On its return from a NATO Defense Ministers meeting, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Hegseth’s flight unexpectedly landed in the United Kingdom amid a cracked windscreen, Pentagon officials said today.
Flight Path and Unexpected Landing
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Hegseth was aboard a U.S. aircraft returning to the United States after attending a NATO Defense Ministers meeting.
The aircraft made an unplanned landing in the United Kingdom, as reported by Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell.
Caused by Windshield Failure
The landing was prompted by a crack that appeared in the front windshield of the plane.
No further detail about the extent of the damage has been released.
Safety and Procedure Confirmation
Parnell confirmed that the aircraft landed according to standard procedures.
He also stated that all passengers, including Secretary Hegseth, are safe.
