Coast Guard plane carrying Markwayne Mullin makes emergency landing after engine failure

Updated on: September 2, 2026 / 5:28 PM EDT / CBS News

Coast Guard plane carrying Markwayne Mullin makes emergency landing after engine failure

TL;DR

  • A Coast Guard C-37A jet carrying Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin experienced an engine failure.
  • The pilot declared an emergency and made a safe single-engine landing near Washington, D.C.
  • Secretary Mullin praised the pilots' professionalism during the emergency landing.
  • The Coast Guard plane is 22 years old and has faced issues with avionics and communications obsolescence.
  • The DHS has sought funding to replace the aging executive jet, a request that has drawn scrutiny from lawmakers.
  • Discussions and requests for replacement aircraft have evolved in cost and scope, with ongoing congressional oversight.