The pilot radioed ahead and requested an emergency landing. Firefighters raced to the runway to be there. However, due to the extreme winds of the Franklin storm, which swept over the airfield at 130 km/h, the plane had to abort its emergency landing twice – it was only possible to land successfully on the third attempt.
Elton John: “Shaken”
Rescue services were on site and surrounded the music great’s private jet. Sources told the British newspaper The SunJohn said he was “devastated” by the incident, but later boarded a plane to the United States to ensure he was on time to perform at Madison Square Garden as part of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road global tour.
