Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson experienced a tense moment during a flight from Hawaii to Houston. The Hollywood star’s private jet suffered a serious mechanical issue and had to return to Hawaii shortly after takeoff.
+ Click here to watch the video
The 52-year-old WWE legend and his Gulfstream G650, valued at $65 million, ran into trouble while flying from his home in Hawaii to Houston, Texas, for the kickoff of the second season of the United Football League. The flight was cut short due to an overheating issue in the plane’s hydraulic system.
The journey between Hawaii and Houston is at least nine hours or 4,000 nautical miles. However, the Gulfstream has a range of up to 7,500 nautical miles.
+ See the video: Portuguese Navy intercepts submarine carrying 6.5 tons of drugs
According to The Rock, the pilot approached him for a face-to-face talk and said: “We can’t keep going. We have to turn back. I promise I’ll get you back to the island safely.” And that’s exactly what they did.
On social media, the actor shared the full story — including a moment of reflection with a double drink in hand:
“When you’re sitting there alone with your drink, wondering if everything’s going to be okay… you quickly realize what really matters in life. And how much stuff we worry about that doesn’t matter at all.”
+ Sydney Sweeney appears without engagement ring in photoshoot and fuels breakup rumors
Although disappointed that he couldn’t make it to Texas, he expressed gratitude to the pilot, the flight crew, and even the universe:
“I took it as a sign. I really wanted to be there, but I’m grateful to be back in Hawaii, safe and sound.”
And we’re glad everything turned out okay, too, right?
Source and images: Instagram @therock. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
