Blue Bloods star Donnie Wahlberg left terrified after private jet skidded off runway and crashed into fence

Published: 05:37 EDT, 20 October 2026 | Updated: 05:37 EDT, 20 October 2026

Blue Bloods star Donnie Wahlberg feared for his life after a private jet he was on skidded off a runway and crashed into a fence in Las Vegas on Sunday.

The actor, 57, posted a message to concerned fans after his jet veered off the runway during a failed take-off at Harry Reid International Airport at around 11am.

The plane crashed into a fence, with emergency services responding to the scene. No injuries were reported.

Horror: Blue Bloods star Donnie Wahlberg was left terrified after a private plane he boarded skidded off a runway and crashed into a fence on Sunday

Wahlberg took to Instagram with a video saying: ‘Getting a lot of concerned messages and texts about my flight’s failed attempt at leaving Las Vegas this morning. Thank you to all!

‘I appreciate your concern and well wishes. I made this video for my friends and family, after the incident, but so many of you all are my family too so I figured I’d share with you.

‘Yes, it was me and my team/friends onboard the aircraft. It was a rather intense few moments (which felt like a few long minutes).

Frightening: The incident happened during a failed take-off at Las Vegas’s Harry Reid International Airport around 11am

‘Thankful to God, of course, and to our incredible pilots who did an amazing job of keeping us safe and avoiding a serious disaster.

‘The airplane did take some lumps, but we did not. Thank you to all the emergency personnel on the ground in Las Vegas! You all were absolutely wonderful.

‘All glory to God! By His grace, we are all ok. ‘

Two runways were closed for inspection after the incident and the Federal Aviation Administration temporarily paused planned flights to the airport, causing delays, per AP.

As of August, the airport had over 370,000 operations and more than 34 million passengers so far in 2026.

Blue Bloods debuted in 2010, following the Reagans, a family of New York City cops, led by patriarch Frank Reagan (Tom Selleck).

The law-and-order family also includes his sons Danny (Donnie Wahlberg) and Jamie (Will Estes) and daughter Erin (Bridget Moynahan).

Aftermath: Two runways were closed for inspection, and the Federal Aviation Administration temporarily paused planned flights to the airport

Iconic role: Wahlberg is seen as Danny Reagan in Blue Bloods

The series ran for 14 seasons spanning 293 episodes, coming to a close with the series finale in December 2024.

Wahlberg stars in Blue Bloods spin-off Boston Blue, which premiered on CBS on October 17, 2025.

The series follows Wahlberg’s Danny, who takes a position with the Boston Police Department, the actor’s hometown.

On Monday, Donnie’s wife Jenny McCarthy, 53, also commented on the accident.

She commented on his post with a string of praying hand and red heart emojis, adding: ‘God is so good!!!!’

Husband and wife: Jenny McCarthy and Donnie Wahlberg in February 2024

Comment: McCarthy expressed her joy after his post