DHS chief plane makes emergency landing after engine failure
By The BriefBrief
The pilot declared an emergency after the aircraft’s right engine failed during a flight from Atlanta to the Washington, DC, area, according to Mullin and air traffic control audio. The plane was forced to make an emergency landing.
WHO:Mullin
WHAT:A DHS chief’s plane made an emergency landing after the right engine failed.
WHEN:Reported Sep 2, 2026 at 11:08 PM ET
WHERE:Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Arlington, Virginia
WHY:Cause not yet established.
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