MN: Vikings’ team plane forced to turn around with mechanical issue during travel to Giants game
Source: Fox News
“The Minnesota Vikings’ team plane was forced to turn around during the team’s flight to New Jersey for Sunday’s game against the New York Giants. Their team plane experienced mechanical issues shortly after departing Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport while en route to Newark Liberty International Airport, according to a team spokesperson. The Vikings were expected to arrive in Newark later Saturday night after boarding a second plane. ‘Shortly after departing, the team plane experienced mechanical issues that required a return to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. The team will board a second plane momentarily and is now expected to arrive at Newark International Airport later tonight,’ the team said in a statement. Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers commented on an Instagram post of the news, writing, ‘We’re ok.'” (12/20/25)