Private jet skids off runway at Las Vegas airport, no injuries reported
The aircraft struck a perimeter fence, prompting runway closures and temporary flight pauses.
By Felo News Desk · Published
A Dassault Falcon 50 private jet left the end of Runway 1L at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas on Sunday morning, striking a perimeter fence. Airport officials said no injuries were reported.
What happened
At approximately 11 a.m. local time, the jet attempted a take‑off from Runway 1L and skidded beyond the paved surface, coming to rest against the airport’s fence, according to statements from the airport. Runways 1R and 1L were closed for inspection, and the Federal Aviation Administration temporarily paused planned flights to the airport, causing delays for travelers.
What the reports add
The Associated Press piece cited by the Winnipeg Free Press identified the aircraft as a Dassault Falcon 50 but did not provide a tail number. The New York Post report added that the jet’s tail number is N200SG and described a flight‑tracking map that showed the aircraft moving slowly from its taxi position before turning onto the runway. Both outlets reported that no injuries were known at the time of the incident.
What was said
Monika Bertaki, an airport spokesperson, told the Associated Press that “no injuries were reported in the 11 a.m. mishap,” and that the cause of the runway excursion was still under investigation. The airport’s own statement, reproduced by the New York Post, said, “At approximately 11 a.m., upon departure, a general aviation aircraft skid off runway 1L at LAS and made contact with the perimeter fence. There are no known injuries at this time.”
How it came about
Harry Reid International Airport has handled over 370,000 operations and more than 34 million passengers so far in 2026, according to the Winnipeg Free Press. The incident follows a series of high‑profile events in Las Vegas, including recent entertainment residencies and a pending NBA expansion bid, which have kept the city in the national spotlight.
Key facts
- A Dassault Falcon 50 private jet skidded off Runway 1L at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- The aircraft struck a perimeter fence and no injuries were reported. (nypost.com)
- Runways 1R and 1L were closed for inspection and the FAA temporarily paused planned flights. (nypost.com)
- The jet’s tail number is N200SG, as reported by the New York Post. (nypost.com)
Sources
- [1] winnipegfreepress.com
- [2] nypost.com
