At Vegas airport, private jet crashes into fence, triggering chaos as flights briefly halt
Jet leaves runway during departure
The private jet was taking off from Las Vegas’ primary airport at about 11 a.m. on Sunday when it skidded off runway 1L and contacted the perimeter fence, according to an airport statement.
The aircraft, a Dassault Falcon 50, was scheduled to fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport. Officials have not disclosed what caused it to leave the runway.
Runways closed for inspection
Runways 1L and 1R were closed so officials could inspect them after the incident. The airport said travelers could face delays as a result. The Federal Aviation Administration briefly halted planned flights to the facility. The airport said it would provide updates as more information became available.
No injuries reported
The airport said there were no known injuries at the time of its statement. It did not provide further details about the people aboard the aircraft. As of August, the airport had recorded more than 370,000 operations and over 34 million passengers so far in 2026.
Key points
- A Dassault Falcon 50 skidded off runway 1L and hit a perimeter fence during a planned departure.
- Officials said there were no known injuries.
- Runways 1L and 1R closed for inspections, and the FAA briefly halted planned flights.
- The jet was bound for Toronto Pearson International Airport.