Donnie Wahlberg Safe Following Runway Incident in Las Vegas

Donnie Wahlberg, the actor and singer from New Kids on the Block, reported that he is safe after a private jet skidded off the runway at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas on Sunday, October 18. The incident occurred when the pilot aborted takeoff around 11 a.m. local time, causing the Dassault Falcon 50 to leave the runway and collide with a fence, as per the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Eight people were on board, but there were no reported injuries.

In an Instagram video posted shortly after the event, Wahlberg expressed gratitude toward the pilots for their quick actions that averted a serious incident. He shared that they had just finished praying before the aircraft failed to take off, which he described as an intense moment. He thanked emergency personnel on the scene and reassured fans that everyone on board was safe as they experienced no injuries despite the aircraft sustaining some damage.