Emergency slide accidentally deploys on Qatari-gifted Air Force One, delaying Trump
The incident occurred on the Qatari-donated jet as President Donald Trump was about to fly to Dallas for the GOP midterm convention.
- Why it matters
- The slide deployment prevented immediate takeoff of the presidential aircraft, requiring the mechanical issue to be addressed before the plane could depart with the President aboard.
- Most affected
- President Trump — Delayed departure to Dallas GOP midterm convention event.
Air Force One flight crew — Required to address unexpected emergency slide deployment before resuming flight operations. - Likely next
- Whether Air Force One departs for Dallas once repairs are complete and details of the slide malfunction are disclosed.
Also reported by: The Independent, The Punch, The Straits Times, Daily Record, Belfast Live, Irish Mirror, Mint, The Hill, Yorkshire Live, WGN-TV, KFOR, AL.com, UPI, 7NEWS, CBS News
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