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Entertainment · October 19, 2026

Donnie Wahlberg speaks out after private jet skidded off Las Vegas airport runway, slammed into fence

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Donnie Wahlberg and his team were involved in a plane incident at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas on Sunday morning. The private jet, a Dassault Falcon 50 bound for Toronto, aborted its takeoff on Runway 1L, skidded off the pavement, and collided with a perimeter fence. Wahlberg shared video updates on Instagram, praising the pilots for avoiding trucks and heavy equipment and crediting his faith for the group's safety. Local authorities and the FAA confirmed there were no injuries among the eight people on board, though the aircraft sustained damage and airport operations were briefly impacted by runway closures and a ground stop.

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Reported by multiple outlets

  • The incident occurred at approximately 11 a.m. on Sunday at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas.
  • Donnie Wahlberg and seven others were on board a private jet that skidded off the runway during an aborted takeoff.
  • The aircraft made contact with a perimeter fence after running out of runway.
  • No injuries were reported among the passengers or crew.
  • The pilots were credited with avoiding heavy equipment, trucks, and dumpsters.
  • The FAA and airport officials confirmed the incident, leading to temporary runway closures.

Reported by only some outlets

  • The aircraft was identified as a Dassault Falcon 50.
  • The plane was bound for Toronto Pearson Airport in Canada.
  • A recording of the air traffic control captured the pilot saying 'Aborting. Aborting.'
  • A temporary ground stop was issued for the airport following the emergency.
  • The incident happened the morning after Wahlberg finished a Las Vegas residency with New Kids on the Block.

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