A private jet traveling from Modesto to Monterey made an emergency landing at Mather Airport in Sacramento County due to a landing gear warning light. The flight took off around 10 a.m. from Modesto but had to abort its landing in Monterey. The pilot rerouted to Mather Airport, where emergency crews were on standby. The aircraft safely landed at approximately 11:15 a.m., and the two passengers onboard were unharmed.

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Private jet makes emergency landing at Mather Airport in Sacramento County

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Updated: 10:33 PM PDT Jun 14, 2026

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Private jet makes emergency landing at Mather Airport in Sacramento County

Updated: 10:33 PM PDT Jun 14, 2026

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A private jet flying from Modesto to Monterey made an emergency landing at Mather Airport in Sacramento County after a landing gear warning light was activated. Flight radar data shows the plane took off from Modesto's airport around 10 a.m. It reached Monterey but aborted its landing due to the warning light. The pilot flew to Mather Airport, made one pass over the runway while emergency crews got into position, and safely landed the plane at approximately 11:15 a.m. The two people aboard the plane were unhurt.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel

SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif. —

A private jet flying from Modesto to Monterey made an emergency landing at Mather Airport in Sacramento County after a landing gear warning light was activated.

Flight radar data shows the plane took off from Modesto's airport around 10 a.m. It reached Monterey but aborted its landing due to the warning light.

The pilot flew to Mather Airport, made one pass over the runway while emergency crews got into position, and safely landed the plane at approximately 11:15 a.m.

The two people aboard the plane were unhurt.

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