Vice President Kamala Harris’ aircraft was forced to divert to a Washington-area airport after encountering stormy weather Tuesday night as she returned from a trip to Georgia. Press secretary Kirsten Allen said in a statement, “Tonight, en route from Atlanta, GA, Air Force 2 was diverted from Joint Base Andrews to Dulles International Airport due to inclement weather.”
Quick Read
- Diversion of Vice President Harris’ Aircraft: Vice President Kamala Harris’ plane was rerouted to a Washington-area airport, Dulles International Airport, from its intended destination, Joint Base Andrews, due to stormy weather conditions on Tuesday night.
- Official Statement: Press Secretary Kirsten Allen confirmed the diversion, stating it occurred during the return flight from Atlanta, Georgia, due to inclement weather.
- Encounter with Wind Shear: The aircraft experienced wind shear, a condition involving sudden changes in wind direction or speed, particularly dangerous during takeoff and landing.
- No Injuries Reported: Despite the challenging weather conditions, it was confirmed by a source (who spoke under anonymity) that no one on board the aircraft was injured.
The Associated Press has the story:
Air Force 2 carrying VP Harris diverted to DC-area airport after encountering ‘wind shear’
Newslooks- WASHINGTON (AP) —
Vice President Kamala Harris’ aircraft was forced to divert to a Washington-area airport after encountering stormy weather Tuesday night as she returned from a trip to Georgia.
Press secretary Kirsten Allen said in a statement, “Tonight, en route from Atlanta, GA, Air Force 2 was diverted from Joint Base Andrews to Dulles International Airport due to inclement weather.”
A person familiar with the matter, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss it, said the aircraft encountered wind shear as a powerful storm brought high winds and rain to the nation’s capital. The same person said no one was injured.
Wind shear is a sudden shift in wind direction or speed that can be hazardous during takeoff and landing.
