DHS Chief's Plane Engine Fails Mid-Flight! Emergency Landing in D.C.!

A flight carrying U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin experienced a dramatic mid-air scare on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, when one of its engines failed. The U.S.

Coast Guard-operated Gulfstream V jet, en route from Atlanta to the Washington, D.C., area, was forced to make an emergency landing at Reagan Washington National Airport. The pilot of the C-37A aircraft quickly declared an emergency after the right engine suffered a failure. With 14 people on board, including Secretary Mullin, the situation required immediate and expert handling.

The plane touched down safely around 1:35 p.m.

ET, a testament to the skill and composure of the Coast Guard pilots. Secretary Mullin himself took to X (formerly Twitter) to commend the crew, stating, “The United States Coast Guard pilots made the single engine landing feel routine.

No panic, just straight professionalism.” He further added,

After we landed, the pilots told me that was a first for them! We could not have been in better hands.

This high praise underscores the gravity of the situation and the exceptional capability displayed. While the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) declined to comment on the incident, referring inquiries to the Coast Guard, the latter had not immediately issued a statement.

The Gulfstream V, which has been in service since 2002 and is based at Air Station Washington, successfully completed its emergency maneuver, ensuring the safety of all passengers and crew.

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