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Coast Guard Gulfstream V carrying DHS secretary makes emergency landing after engine failure

A U.S. Coast Guard-operated Gulfstream V carrying Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin safely diverted to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport after one engine failed and caught fire. The aircraft landed without reported injuries, according to agency officials.

Discovered 2026-09-02T15:05:30.149389-07:00 | 2026-09-02T15:05:30.149389-07:00

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The event underscores the operational and safety considerations surrounding government use of large-cabin business jets, particularly when an engine failure requires a rapid diversion to a major airport.
The incident provides additional context on the same Coast Guard Gulfstream V diversion after an engine failure, including the aircraft’s safe arrival at Reagan National and the absence of reported injuries.

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