From E! Online · · 2m
Donnie Wahlberg's Plane Skids Off Las Vegas Runway
Donnie Wahlberg details intense near-miss with plane skidding off Las Vegas runway.
In brief
Donnie Wahlberg details intense near-miss with plane skidding off Las Vegas runway. Donnie Wahlberg's private jet skidded off Las Vegas runway but all passengers and crew survived after emergency response. Originally reported by E! Online.
Donnie Wahlberg's Plane Skid Incident
Donnie Wahlberg recounts a terrifying incident where his private jet skidded off the runway at Las Vegas airport.
“It was me and my team/friends onboard the aircraft”
Intense Moments on the Ground
Wahlberg described the incident as 'intense' with moments feeling like 'a few long minutes' before landing safely.
“It was a rather intense few moments (which felt like a few long minutes)”
Near-Miss at Harry Reid Airport
The plane skidded off the runway at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas.
“Harry Reid International Airport”
Emergency Response
Wahlberg thanked emergency personnel for their 'absolutely wonderful' response at the airport.
“You all were absolutely wonderful”
Pilots and Safety
Wahlberg credited his pilots for 'an amazing job' of keeping everyone safe during the incident.
“our incredible pilots who did an amazing job of keeping us safe”
Near-Collision with Fences
Wahlberg mentioned avoiding trucks and heavy equipment but hitting a fence near the airport.
“I'm not sure how many fences we avoided, but we didn't avoid the last one”
Faith in the Situation
Wahlberg credited his faith for the positive outcome of the near-miss incident.
“God is good”
Family Background
Wahlberg is father to sons Xavier, 33, and Elijah, 25, with ex-wife Kimberly Fey.
“dad to sons xavier, 33, and elijah, 25, with ex-wife kimberly fey”
Sharing the Incident
Wahlberg shared the incident video with loved ones to confirm his safety after the skid.
“he sent the video to his loved ones to let them know he was safe”
Public Sharing
Wahlberg publicly shared the incident video after receiving 'a lot of concerned messages and texts'.
“he decided to share the clip detailing what went awry publicly”
Pilots' Role
Wahlberg emphasized pilots' critical role in preventing a serious disaster during the incident.
“the airplane did take some lumps, but we did not”
Near-Miss Details
Wahlberg explained the plane ran out of runway and did not get up in the air.
“we were taking off and didn't get up in the air and ran out of runway”
Faith and Safety
Wahlberg credited his faith for the positive outcome of the near-miss incident.
“we just finished praying, and i looked out the window and said, 'we are not getting up in the air today, but we're safe and thankful, and all is well'”
Family Impact
Wahlberg is stepdad to wife Jenny McCarthy's son Evan, 24, from a previous relationship.
“stepdad to wife jenny mccarthy's son evan, 24, from a previous relationship”
Safety Outcome
All passengers and crew survived the incident with no serious injuries.
“thank you to all the emergency personnel on the ground in las vegas! you all were absolutely wonderful”
The takeaway
Donnie Wahlberg's private jet skidded off Las Vegas runway but all passengers and crew survived after emergency response.
