A plane carrying Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin makes an emergency landing after an engine failure on Wednesday. Multiple outlets report the crew declared an emergency and requested immediate landing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Accounts rely on air traffic control audio and statements attributed to Mullin. The reports say the aircraft is operated by U.S. Coast Guard pilots and that the failure involves the right engine. The Washington Post and Forbes add that the plane has 14 people on board, including Mullin, and describe the landing as single-engine and smooth. CBS News similarly reports an engine failure and an emergency landing, without focusing on detailed onboard numbers.
While most outlets center on the emergency landing itself and the audio from ATC, some vary in emphasis. The Daily Mail highlights the control-room exchange and includes additional detail from audio shared by Mullin. Other outlets focus more broadly on the incident’s circumstances, such as the route from Atlanta toward the Washington, D.C., area, as described in connection with the flight.
