On September 3, 2026, a US Coast Guard-operated Gulfstream V jet carrying Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin experienced an engine failure during a flight from Atlanta to Washington, DC. The aircraft, which was carrying 14 people, made an emergency landing at Reagan Washington National Airport. Mullin praised the professionalism of the Coast Guard pilots, noting that the landing felt routine. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) did not comment on the incident, referring questions to the Coast Guard, which did not provide further details. The aircraft, which has been in service since 2002, is based at Air Station Washington. This incident follows recent aviation safety concerns around Reagan National Airport, including a midair collision in January 2025 and a safety incident involving a helicopter carrying former President Donald Trump.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual account of an aviation incident without overtly favoring any political perspective. While the subject involves a high-profile individual (Homeland Security Secretary), the focus remains on the technical aspects of the emergency landing and the response by the Coast Gua



