A private aircraft transporting Karol G was compelled to execute an emergency landing at a Los Angeles airport on Thursday evening.
The Grammy-awarded vocalist’s Gulfstream jet safely touched down at Van Nuys Airport circa 9 p.m. subsequent to reports of smoke detected within the cockpit.
The Los Angeles Fire Department allegedly greeted the jet on the tarmac, confirming no signs of fire. With 16 passengers on board, fortunately, no injuries were reported.
“A twin-engine Gulfstream IV landed safely at Van Nuys Airport in California around 9 p.m. local time on Thursday, Feb. 29 after the pilot reported smoke in the cockpit,” the Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement Friday obtained by CNN.
“The flight departed from Hollywood Burbank Airport and was headed to El Salvador International Airport.”
The Colombian reggaeton artist is slated to perform in Guatemala City on Friday.
Karol G performed as part of the “Mañana Será Bonito” tour at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City on Feb. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo, File)Officials are investigating the incident.
Earlier this month, Karol G won the Grammy for Best Música Urbana Album for “Mañana Será Bonito.”
