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Coast Guard plane carrying DHS secretary makes emergency landing after engine failure
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· September 2, 2026
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Key points A landing was made with about 2½ hours' worth of fuel remaining. An emergency landing was made by a plane carrying Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin.
An emergency landing was made by a plane carrying Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin. The aircraft, a Gulfstream jet, experienced engine failure. No injuries were reported among the more than a dozen people onboard.
The pilot communicated with air traffic control, reporting a mechanical issue and requesting to divert the plane. A landing was made with about 2½ hours' worth of fuel remaining.
Further details of the incident are available, including the pilot's audio recording and a statement from the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority.
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Category: safety ·
Published: September 2, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
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