Donnie Wahlberg

“Getting a lot of concerned messages and texts about my flight's failed attempt at leaving Las Vegas this morning,”

Donnie Wahlberg · said 2026-10-19 · reported 2026-10-19

Wahlberg wrote on social media recounting the runway incident at Harry Reid International Airport.

“Yes, it was me and my team/friends onboard the aircraft.”

Donnie Wahlberg · said 2026-10-19 · reported 2026-10-19

Wahlberg confirmed he and his team were aboard the aircraft that skidded off the runway.

“We were taking off and didn't get up in the air and ran out of runway.”

Donnie Wahlberg · said 2026-10-19 · reported 2026-10-19

Wahlberg explained in a video that the plane ran out of runway during takeoff.

“Thankful to God, of course, and to our incredible pilots who did an amazing job of keeping us safe and avoiding a serious disaster,”

Donnie Wahlberg · said 2026-10-19 · reported 2026-10-19

Wahlberg praised the pilots and God for keeping everyone safe in his Instagram caption.

“It was a rather intense few moments, which felt like a few long minutes,”

Donnie Wahlberg · said 2026-10-19 · reported 2026-10-19

Wahlberg described the tense moments during the failed takeoff in Las Vegas.

“I’m just going to tell you these pilots saved our lives,”

Donnie Wahlberg · said 2026-10-19 · reported 2026-10-19

Wahlberg credited the pilots with saving the lives of everyone on board the private jet.

“God covered us. I'm not sure how many fences we avoided, we didn't avoid the last one.”

Donnie Wahlberg · said 2026-10-19 · reported 2026-10-19

Wahlberg described how the plane avoided multiple fences before hitting the last one.

“I appreciate your concern and well wishes.”

Donnie Wahlberg · said 2026-10-19 · reported 2026-10-19

Wahlberg wrote on social media after the plane skidded off a Las Vegas runway.

“Thank you to all the emergency personnel on the ground in Las Vegas! You all were absolutely wonderful,”

Donnie Wahlberg · said 2026-10-19 · reported 2026-10-19

Wahlberg thanked emergency personnel in Las Vegas who responded to the runway incident.

“We're all okay. I'm okay,”

Donnie Wahlberg · said 2026-10-19 · reported 2026-10-19

Wahlberg said in a video filmed after the runway incident that everyone on board was unharmed.

“I made this video for my friends and family after the incident, but so many of you all are my family too so I figured I’d share with you,”

Donnie Wahlberg · said 2026-10-19 · reported 2026-10-19

Wahlberg continued his social media caption explaining why he shared a video about the incident.

“I just finished praying, and I looked out the window and said, ‘We're not going up in the air today, but we're safe and thankful.’ All is good. Praise Jesus.”

Donnie Wahlberg · said 2026-10-19 · reported 2026-10-19

Wahlberg recounted praying after the plane skidded off the runway and thanking God for their safety.

“All glory to God! By His grace, we are all ok.”

Donnie Wahlberg · said 2026-10-19 · reported 2026-10-19

Wahlberg attributed the safety of all on board to God's grace in his Instagram caption.

“The airplane did take some lumps — but we did not.”

Donnie Wahlberg · said 2026-10-19 · reported 2026-10-19

Wahlberg noted the aircraft sustained damage but the passengers did not.