US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth's plane made an unscheduled landing in the UK during a return flight headed for the US, the Pentagon stated. The aircraft was returning from NATO's Defence Minister meeting in Belgium when a crack in the aircraft windshield was detected. According to government sources, the plane landed as a precaution, with all passengers, including Secretary Hegseth, reported safe. Shortly after the landing, Hegseth reassured followers on social media, saying, All good. Thank God. Continue mission! The plane was off southern Ireland's coast when it turned back, eventually touching down at Royal Air Force Mildenhall. NATO's gathering in Belgium focused on security issues surrounding Ukraine. This incident follows an earlier event in February when a government plane carrying Secretary of State Marco Rubio had to return due to a similar windshield crack.
Unexpected Landing: US Defence Secretary's Jet Diverts Due to Windshield Crack
Unexpected Landing: US Defence Secretary's Jet Diverts Due to Windshield Crack
A routine flight turned dramatic when US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth's plane made an unplanned landing in the UK after a crack was found in its windshield.
During a return trip from a NATO meeting in Belgium, US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth's plane was forced to land unexpectedly at RAF Mildenhall due to a crack in the windshield. The Pentagon confirmed that all passengers are safe, and Hegseth expressed gratitude for the quick and safe landing. This incident highlights continued concerns for flight safety, mirroring a similar event involving another government official earlier this year.
