US EditionVikings’ plane turns around after mechanical issues en route to their game at the Giants
The Minnesota Vikings' charter plane returned due to a landing gear hatch issue; the team planned to board a second plane and arrive in Newark later Saturday night.
- On Saturday evening, the Minnesota Vikings departed Minneapolis‑St. Paul International Airport on a replacement charter for Newark, leaving roughly 5 hours after the original flight was scheduled.
- A landing-gear hatch malfunction forced the aircraft to change course and return to MSP after flight tracking showed it reached Madison, Wisconsin, Ben Leber reported.
- Crews at MSP attended to the plane while the team deplaned to switch jets, and officials awaited a replacement charter after examining the aircraft.
- The delay forced changes to the Vikings' preparation, likely scrapping last‑minute meetings and shortening rest for players, coaches and staff before the 1 p.m. ET kickoff on Sunday.
- Minnesota Vikings enter the game 6-8 and eliminated from postseason contention after two straight wins, while Sunday at MetLife Stadium offers J.J. McCarthy more NFL experience against the 2-12 New York Giants.
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Boston HeraldBy The Associated Press - The Minnesota Vikings had some trouble getting to New Jersey on Saturday for their Sunday game against the New York Giants. Their plane experienced mechanical problems that forced it to return to its point of origin shortly after departing Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, according to a team spokesman. The Vikings were expected to arrive in Newark Saturday night after boarding a second plane, the spokesman ad…
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The plane experienced mechanical issues after departing Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport for Newark, New Jersey, ahead of the Vikings’ Sunday matchup with the New York Giants, forcing it to turn back.
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