After performing at DPAC, comedian experiences emergency landing at RDU Airport
Firefighters respond to Raleigh-Durham International Airport after an incoming flight made emergency landing. Comedian Russell Peters said a tire blew during take-off.
Posted — UpdatedFirefighters responded to the airport after Peters' flight made an emergency landing. It had reported a mechanical issue.
RDU officials said the private aircraft landed safely shortly after 1:30 a.m. In addition to Peters, six other people were on the plane.
Peters performed at the Durham Performing Arts Center on Wednesday night.
The plane took off from RDU at 11:42 p.m. and was headed to Dumas, Texas. It turned around above western North Carolina.
"Good news everyone...The crew and I are ok! Blew out a tire whilst taking off...had to burn fuel and circle back to the Raleigh airport...s*** got scary but all is well," Peters wrote.
Fans responded that they were glad Peters was OK.
"I bet you said a few words that made the air turn blue," one Twitter user said. "Glad everyone is okay."
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