Former President Donald Trump's private jet, a 1990s-era Boeing 757-200 known as "Trump Force One," was forced to make an emergency landing this Friday in Billings, Montana, due to a hydraulic failure.
The aircraft, which was carrying the former President of the United States, managed to land safely at a small local airstrip. Plans are in place to transport the jet to Bozeman Airport for a full inspection.
Trump's campaign team posted a video of him upon landing, in which he expressed his pleasure at being in Montana but made no mention of the emergency landing. The U.S. Secret Service will conduct a security review at the airport before allowing the aircraft to be moved.
Trump was scheduled to arrive in Bozeman to deliver a rally at a closed pavilion at Montana State University at 8 p.m. local time, just five hours after the incident.
This incident comes barely a month after the attempted attack on Trump on July 13, which has raised some concerns. However, this time it is a technical issue involving an aircraft that has been in service for several decades.
This is not the first time Trump has faced problems aboard his plane. In 2022, the aircraft had to return to New Orleans airport just 30 minutes after takeoff due to an engine failure.
The "Trump Force One," which originally entered service in 1991, was acquired by Trump in 2010. During his presidency, the plane remained inactive as Trump used Air Force One.
After leaving the White House in 2021, the aircraft underwent a refurbishment in a Louisiana workshop, where it received a new coat of paint and had an American flag added to the tail, replacing the iconic "T" logo.
Details on Trump's Emergency Landing
Below are some frequently asked questions and answers regarding the recent emergency landing of Donald Trump's private jet.
What caused the emergency landing of Trump's jet?
The emergency landing was caused by a hydraulic failure.
Where did Trump's jet make the emergency landing?
The jet made the emergency landing in Billings, Montana.
Was anyone harmed during the emergency landing?
No, the aircraft managed to land safely without any issues.
What are the next steps for Trump's jet?
The jet will be transported to Bozeman Airport for a full inspection, and the U.S. Secret Service will conduct a security review.