Private Jet Runs Off Runway in Las Vegas
Eight people aboard a plane attempting takeoff at Harry Reid Airport were unharmed after it struck a runway fence.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Air Travel
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A private plane carrying eight people ran out of runway during a takeoff attempt at Las Vegas Harry Reid Airport in late October 2026, striking a fence with its wing. No one on board or at the airport was injured, and the plane remained grounded in Las Vegas afterward.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the risks of failed takeoffs and runway overruns, even when no injuries occur. It also drew attention because the passengers included well-known entertainers connected to a concert in the city that weekend.
Eight people were aboard the plane, and no injuries were reported among those on board or at the airport. The plane's wing damaged a runway fence, and the cause of the failed takeoff has not been identified in the available information.
The players
Donnie Wahlberg
Donnie Wahlberg is a singer and actor and a member of New Kids on the Block, who was among the eight people on board the plane.
Amy Jo Johnson
Amy Jo Johnson is an actress known for playing the Pink Ranger in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, who was among the eight people on board the plane.
Harry Reid International Airport
Harry Reid International Airport is the main airport serving Las Vegas, Nevada, and the site of the runway incident.
The details
The plane was attempting takeoff from Las Vegas Harry Reid Airport with the intention of flying to Canada when it failed to get airborne and ran out of runway. Its wing struck a fence, and the aircraft stayed in Las Vegas following the incident.
Timeline
Late October 2026: Plane runs out of runway during takeoff attempt at Las Vegas Harry Reid Airport.
Weekend of the incident: New Kids on the Block perform the final show of their two-year Las Vegas residency.
Season Trajectory
Las Vegas has become a major destination for long-running concert residencies by veteran pop acts, and the flight involving members of New Kids on the Block came as one such residency closed. The incident adds a travel-safety footnote to a city whose entertainment economy relies heavily on high-volume visitor air traffic.
Travelers using private or charter flights out of Las Vegas should confirm runway conditions and operator safety records before departure. Passengers flying through Harry Reid International Airport can expect normal operations to resume, as no airport closure was reported.
The takeaway
A runway overrun can happen even on a short, routine takeoff, so passengers on private flights benefit from asking operators about their safety procedures. The incident ended without injuries, but it underscores how quickly a takeoff attempt can go wrong.
Further reading
For related coverage, see Air Travel in our Las Vegas section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Celebrity.
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