Donnie Wahlberg's Jet Skids Off Vegas Runway
New Kids on the Block singer thanks pilots for saving lives after private jet strikes perimeter fence at Harry Reid International Airport
Donnie Wahlberg's private jet skidded off the runway at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, but the singer and his team were unharmed thanks to the pilots' actions. The incident occurred on October 18, the day after the final show of New Kids on the Block's 'The Right Stuff' residency.
The private jet struck a perimeter fence at the airport, prompting airport authorities to temporarily halt departing flights and close two runways for safety checks. Nobody was injured in the incident, which happened after the band played their 40th and final show of the residency on October 17.
Donnie Wahlberg later shared an emotional video on social media, thanking the pilots for saving their lives. In the video, he explained that the plane had managed to avoid several trucks, dumpsters, and heavy equipment during the incident, but did not avoid the last fence.
The incident occurred just hours after New Kids on the Block concluded their 'The Right Stuff' residency with a final show at the venue. The band, which includes Danny Wood, Joey McIntyre, Jonathan Knight, and Jordan Knight, had played 40 performances as part of the residency.
## What happened next After the incident, Wahlberg took to social media to reassure fans that he, his friends, and his team had escaped unharmed. He posted a selfie video filmed near the spot where the aircraft had struck the perimeter fence, saying that the pilots had saved their lives.
## Why it matters The incident highlights the importance of pilot training and quick thinking in emergency situations. The fact that nobody was injured in the incident is a testament to the pilots' skills and the safety measures in place at the airport. The incident also raises questions about the safety of private jets and the measures that can be taken to prevent such incidents in the future.
The incident has also caused disruptions to flights at Harry Reid International Airport, with departing flights temporarily halted and two runways closed for safety checks. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and officials are working to determine what exactly went wrong.
