Private Plane Overruns Runway at Harry Reid
No one was hurt, but the eight-person flight bound for Canada stayed grounded in Las Vegas afterward.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Air Travel
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Eight people on a private plane bound for Canada were shaken, though unhurt, when the aircraft ran out of runway at Las Vegas Harry Reid Airport during a takeoff attempt. The plane's wing struck a runway fence, and the aircraft stayed grounded in Las Vegas afterward.
Why it matters
Runway overruns at Harry Reid draw attention because the airport sits in the middle of the valley and any disruption to takeoffs and taxiing affects traffic on the airfield and the surrounding roads. The incident is a reminder that private general aviation operates on the same runways as commercial flights.
Eight people were aboard the private plane, and the incident was reported as causing no injuries to those on the aircraft or at the airport. The cause of the failed takeoff has not been established in the available reporting.
The players
Donnie Wahlberg
Actor and New Kids on the Block member who was among the eight people on board the plane.
Amy Jo Johnson
Actress who was among the eight people on board the plane.
The details
A private plane carrying eight people, including actors Donnie Wahlberg and Amy Jo Johnson, ran out of runway during an attempted takeoff at Las Vegas Harry Reid Airport. The plane's wing struck a fence at the edge of the runway, and the flight, which was headed to Canada, did not leave. The aircraft remained grounded in Las Vegas after the incident.
Timeline
Incident occurred on October 15, 2026, during an attempted takeoff at Harry Reid Airport.
The incident took place the same weekend as the final show of the New Kids on the Block two-year Las Vegas residency.
Beyond the Strip
Harry Reid Airport serves the whole valley, not only the resort corridor, so an overrun on its runway is a local matter for travelers and workers across Clark County. The incident is a single reported event and the extraction does not link it to any earlier runway problems.
If you fly out of Harry Reid, expect possible delays on the airfield when an incident clears a runway. Check your airline's status before heading to the airport on busy weekends.
The takeaway
A runway overrun at Harry Reid reached a private plane with eight people aboard, with no injuries reported. Keep an eye on your airline's status page if you're flying out during a busy event weekend.
Further reading
For more on flights and airport operations, explore Air Travel coverage for the valley.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Celebrity.
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