Private jet carrying Donnie Wahlberg skids off Las Vegas runway
A Dassault Falcon 50 carrying Donnie Wahlberg and seven others failed to take off at Harry Reid International Airport on October 18, 2026, crossed the runway and struck a perimeter fence. The FAA investigated, while both runways later reopened after inspections.
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Event date: The incident occurred on Sunday, October 18, 2026, after Wahlberg’s October 17 concert residency ended; the FAA said eight people were aboard. [1][2]
What happened
The Dassault Falcon 50 was taking off from Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas when it failed to become airborne, ran beyond the runway and veered right into a perimeter fence. Wahlberg said the aircraft was damaged, while the passengers were safe. [1][2]
References for this detail (2)
- Donnie Wahlberg's Plane Skids Off Runway After NKOTB Concert: 'These Pilots Saved Our Lives'aol.com · Article published: Oct 19, 2026, 5:21 AM UTC
- Donnie Wahlberg says he survived plane skidding incidentabc30.com · Article published: Oct 19, 2026, 1:56 PM UTC
The Federal Aviation Administration said eight people were aboard the aircraft, which was scheduled to fly to Toronto Pearson Airport in Canada. The FAA was investigating the incident, and the available accounts do not identify a cause for the failed takeoff. [2]
References for this detail (1)
- Donnie Wahlberg says he survived plane skidding incidentabc30.com · Article published: Oct 19, 2026, 1:56 PM UTC
Wahlberg said in a video that the aircraft did not get into the air and that the pilots saved the lives of those aboard. His account confirms his presence, but does not establish why the takeoff failed. [1][2]
References for this detail (2)
- Donnie Wahlberg's Plane Skids Off Runway After NKOTB Concert: 'These Pilots Saved Our Lives'aol.com · Article published: Oct 19, 2026, 5:21 AM UTC
- Donnie Wahlberg says he survived plane skidding incidentabc30.com · Article published: Oct 19, 2026, 1:56 PM UTC
The incident temporarily paused flights at Harry Reid International Airport and caused delays. The airport’s two runways, identified as 1R and 1L, were reopened later that day after inspections. [1][2]
References for this detail (2)
- Donnie Wahlberg's Plane Skids Off Runway After NKOTB Concert: 'These Pilots Saved Our Lives'aol.com · Article published: Oct 19, 2026, 5:21 AM UTC
- Donnie Wahlberg says he survived plane skidding incidentabc30.com · Article published: Oct 19, 2026, 1:56 PM UTC
Context from the sources
The aircraft had been scheduled to travel to Toronto Pearson Airport, placing the incident on a planned international route rather than a local flight. [2]
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- [1] Donnie Wahlberg's Plane Skids Off Runway After NKOTB Concert: 'These Pilots Saved Our Lives'aol.comReferenced for: detail 1, detail 3, detail 4
- [2] Donnie Wahlberg says he survived plane skidding incidentabc30.comReferenced for: detail 1, detail 2, detail 3, detail 4
Questions answered by the reporting
Did the airport remain closed?
No. Both runways, 1R and 1L, reopened the same day after inspections, although the incident caused a temporary ground stop and delays. [2]
What this could mean for you
Flights at Harry Reid International Airport could be delayed during an airport response to a runway incident.
A ground stop or runway inspection temporarily limits departures and may disrupt scheduled flights.
Reported basis: [1][2] · The possible effect is interpretation.
Depends on: A further operational restriction or inspection is imposed after the incident.
Possible time frame: days, if those conditions hold.
Possible consequences, not a forecast. Their relevance depends on your location and the conditions above.
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What changes the outlook
Risk increases if…
The FAA identifies a safety issue requiring additional runway restrictions or aircraft inspections.
Airport operations are paused again because the incident scene or investigation affects runway availability.
Pressure eases if…
The FAA investigation clarifies the cause without requiring further airport restrictions.
Runway inspections remain complete and both runways continue operating normally.
Still unclear
The cause of the failed takeoff has not been established in the available reporting.
The extent of the aircraft damage and any longer-term effect on airport operations are unclear.
Market implications
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Sources (2)
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Hours after New Kids on the Block ended their The Right Stuff residency in Las Vegas, performing their 40th and final concert on Saturday, October…A short excerpt from our source record; open the original for the full article.
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The actor and singer said he was on a plane that skid off an airport runway. Watch ABC News live news stream and get 24/7…A short excerpt from our source record; open the original for the full article.
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