Dec 22, 2025 · A small plane landed itself safely at a Colorado airport in what marked the first-ever use of Garmin's Autoland system in an emergency situation, according to the company.

4 days ago · The Dec. 20 landing marked the first confirmed real-world use of Garmin G3000 Autoland during an actual in-flight emergency.

Dec 23, 2025 · An airplane has, for the first time, automatically landed itself after an in-flight emergency, according to the system’s manufacturer.

5 days ago · An airplane in Colorado safely landed itself during an in-flight emergency on Saturday using an automated system. Two pilots aboard a small twin-engine Beechcraft Super King Air were forced …

Dec 22, 2025 · Plane makes safe emergency landing in Colorado without a pilot's help, in first "Autoland" use By Sarah Horbacewicz

A small plane made a safe emergency landing at a Colorado airport using Garmin’s Autoland system, which takes control if the pilot becomes incapacitated.

Dec 22, 2025 · Garmin’s Emergency Autoland system safely landed a King Air 200 in Colorado after pilot incapacitation, marking its first real-world emergency use.

Oct 12, 2025 · Landing an airplane in an emergency can be stressful, but if you follow some basic procedures, you can land it safely. First, turn on the autopilot control, which should be near the …

Dec 7, 2024 · There are several types of emergency landings depending on the circumstances of the aircraft, weather conditions and terrain.

Oct 6, 2024 · Several situations can require an emergency landing, but we must first understand the types, factors, and, ultimately, the procedures for landing safely during emergencies.