A Coast Guard jet carrying Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin made an emergency landing Wednesday afternoon near Washington, D.C., after experiencing an engine failure. The C-37A Gulfstream V jet, which was transporting 14 people including top DHS officials, lost its right engine mid-flight and declared an emergency to air traffic controllers at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Key Takeaways
A Coast Guard jet carrying Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin made an emergency landing after an engine failure near Washington D.C. All 14 people on board were safe, and the plane was thoroughly checked before leaving the runway. The incident has drawn attention to concerns about aging aircraft within the Coast Guard fleet.
- A C-37A Gulfstream V jet lost its right engine mid-flight
- The pilot declared an emergency and landed safely at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- All 14 people on board, including DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin, were unharmed
- The plane was checked by airport fire and rescue personnel before being cleared to leave the runway
- This incident has renewed scrutiny over aging Coast Guard aircraft
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▼Source Claims Check
High ConsensusAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 5 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Landing | Broad Agreement | Coast Guard jet with Mullin made emergency landing after engine failure. | |
| Aircraft Type | Broad Agreement | C-37A Gulfstream V jet used for the flight. | |
| Number Of People On Board | Broad Agreement | 14 people were on board during the emergency landing. | |
| Landing Time | Broad Agreement | Plane landed at 1:35 p.m. EDT. | |
| Aircraft Age | Broad Agreement | C-37A is 20+ years old with obsolescence issues. |
Emergency Landing
Broad AgreementCoast Guard jet with Mullin made emergency landing after engine failure.
Aircraft Type
Broad AgreementC-37A Gulfstream V jet used for the flight.
Number Of People On Board
Broad Agreement14 people were on board during the emergency landing.
Landing Time
Broad AgreementPlane landed at 1:35 p.m. EDT.
Aircraft Age
Broad AgreementC-37A is 20+ years old with obsolescence issues.
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The pilot reported the loss of an engine and requested an immediate landing, according to audio recordings of the communication. The plane landed safely at 1:35 p.m. EDT, with no other flights disrupted. Emergency personnel thoroughly checked the aircraft before it was cleared to leave the runway. Mullin confirmed the incident on X (formerly Twitter), praising the pilots for their professionalism during the single-engine landing.
The emergency landing has brought renewed attention to concerns about aging aircraft within the Coast Guard fleet, which is overseen by DHS. Last year, DHS highlighted that the C-37A was 22 years old and faced significant avionics and communications obsolescence issues. The department's fiscal year 2025 spending plan initially sought $50 million to replace its aging Coast Guard executive jet but later increased this request to approximately $200 million for two new Gulfstream G700s.
The first of these new jets was delivered in January, though the second has not yet been provided. This incident raises questions about why the newer plane was not used for Mullin's trip. The Coast Guard referred inquiries to DHS, which has not yet responded to requests for comment from multiple news outlets.
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