Secretary Mullin’s Engine Emergency | California News

0:00So, Homeland Security Secretary Mark Wayne Mullin was on a Coast Guard plane yesterday and it had to make an emergency landing at Reagan National. The aircraft, which is about 25 years old, apparently lost its right engine. There were 14 people on board, including the secretary himself. It sounds like a pretty serious situation, losing an engine mid-flight, but thankfully, they were able to get the plane down safely. Mullin himself took to X, formerly Twitter, to talk about it. He said there was absolutely no panic during the whole ordeal. He really gave props to the Coast Guard pilots, saying they handled the single engine landing with pure professionalism, making it seem almost routine. He even mentioned that the pilots told him it was a first for them, which really speaks to their skill. It's good to hear that everyone was safe and that the crew handled such a challenging situation so well. It's a stark reminder of the risks involved in aviation, even for high-profile officials, and the critical role these pilots play in ensuring safety.

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