Actor Dwayne Johnson was forced to cancel a business trip, after his private jet suffered a serious mechanical problem that forced him to make an emergency landing.
The incident occurred while “The Rock” was traveling from Hawai to Houston, Texas, to attend the inauguration of the second season of the United Football League (UFL), a league of which he is co -owner.
The Gulfstream G650 of 65 million dollars, in which the actor was traveling presented a problem in the hydraulic system just 35 to 40 minutes after takeoff, according to the New York Post international environment.
In a video of social networks, Johnson, 52, said in detail the distressing experience, revealing that the technical failure forced him to return home in Hawaii.
“I am here back at home in Hawaii, and I had scheduled to be in Houston, Texas,” said Johnson. “At this time, I was going to be in the field in Houston encouraging the crowd for the start of our second live season for Fox, but I couldn’t be there.”
The protagonist of Red Notice explained that, As the pilot informed him, the problem was related to an overheating of the hydraulic system, which made the immediate return to Hawaii necessary.
“The pilot told me that we could not continue flying over the ocean due to the risk it implied and that we had to return to the ground. He gave me his word that he would land safely and saved on the island,” he revealed.
The moment was critical for Johnson, who admitted having thought the worst during the uncertainty of the flight: “Is this all? Is that how I go?”; However, the pilot’s professionalism and the crew offered him some comfort.
“The flight attendant, who was incredible, asked me if I wanted something to calm down,” he said. “You realize very quickly from what is really important in life.”
Despite the distressing situation, the histrion was grateful for having returned safe to Hawaii.
“I am grateful to be back on the ground, grateful to be at home. Although I am very sad not to be there in Texas, I interpreted it as a sign of God and the universe,” he added with gratitude.
