Pilot pulls off 'the world's shortest landing' in Alaska and it's so short the wheels actually roll backwards
Published on Oct 16, 2025 at 3:22 PM (UTC+4)
by Daisy Edwards
Last updated on Oct 16, 2025 at 5:18 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Mason Jones
There’s nothing as cartoonish and impressive as this pilot pulling off ‘the world’s shortest landing’, it’s so short the wheels actually roll backwards.
Jon Bush described himself as ‘having too much fun’ flying his Experimental Stol Quest SQ12 Supercub airplane in the wind on the Knik River in Alaska.
However, it was his landing that blew our minds, it looked as though he cut out the propeller and did a vertical landing like a VTOL.
Check out this impressive and bewildering landing above.
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Daisy is a technology and automotive journalist covering artificial intelligence, consumer tech, Apple news, cryptocurrency, emerging technologies, and transportation innovation. Since joining the team in 2025, she has reported on everything from AI-powered startups and major iOS updates to viral car stories and the latest developments shaping transportation and the digital economy. Drawing on her background in automotive journalism and a degree in History and Journalism from Goldsmiths, University of London, Daisy specializes in breaking down complex topics into clear, engaging reporting for a global audience. Her work spans cutting-edge technology, innovative vehicles, and the people driving change across both industries. Daisy has gained first-hand access to some of the world's most talked-about technologies and innovators, including meeting Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot during its first European appearance in London. She has also discussed the future of space exploration with an astronaut, bringing unique insights and real-world perspectives to her coverage of emerging technology.
