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NASA's WB-57F aircraft, NASA 927, was grounded following a gear-up landing at Ellington Field on January 27, 2026. The incident caused significant damage to the aircraft, although both crew members onboard were unharmed.

NASA operates three WB-57Fs, which are high-altitude research aircraft linked to historical Cold War missions. The future of NASA 927 will depend on the extent of the damage and repair costs. NASA has additional WB-57F airframes in storage at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base to support potential future missions.