Donald Trump: Scare as US President's Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing in London, Video Goes Viral
- President Donald Trump's return to his homeland in the United States was blighted by an emergency helicopter landing this week
- The US President wrapped up his latest state visit to the UK on Thursday, September 18, having met Prime Minister Keir Starmer
- It was gathered that the aircraft touched down at a 'local airfield' before finally arriving at Stansted approximately 20 minutes behind schedule
Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering global affairs.
London, United Kingdom (UK) - Marine One, the helicopter carrying US President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, made an emergency landing in London, United Kingdom (UK) on Thursday, September 18, due to a hydraulic issue.
According to UNILAD, Trump and his wife were forced to transfer to another helicopter while en route to London Stansted Airport.
Source: Twitter
Donald Trump's helicopter diverted
BBC quoted the White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt as saying "due to a minor hydraulic issue", the aircraft landed at a 'local airfield' before later reaching Stansted around 20 minutes behind schedule.
She said the decision was taken "out of an abundance of caution" adding that the president and first lady "safely boarded the support helicopter".
Emergency services were spotted on the tarmac at Luton following the landing. President Trump's helicopters, known as Marine One and Marine Two are seen at Luton Airport.
Marine One, which typically fly in a decoy group, are fitted with missile defence technology and electronics capable of withstanding electromagnetic nuclear blast pulses. Trump had been using the helicopter to travel between locations on his second state visit to Britain.
A viral video related to the moment involving Trump can be viewed below:
Why Trump is in the UK
Trump and Melania are in the UK for an unprecedented second state visit. The American leader joined Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at his country estate.
Trump paid tribute to what he called the "unbreakable bond" between the countries.
After being hosted at Windsor Castle, the president said goodbye to King Charles III and Queen Camilla on Thursday morning, September 18.
He then travelled to the prime minister's country house Chequers, in Buckinghamshire. He was greeted by Sir Keir and his wife Lady Starmer, and a guard of honour.
Trump and prime minister viewed the Sir Winston Churchill archives before holding a private meeting.
The 79-year-old described his second state visit as an "exquisite honour".
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