HOLLYWOOD - Hollywood star John
Travolta was forced to make an emergency landing in Ireland on
Monday while piloting his private jet from Germany to New
York.
The actor, who was jetting back to the U.S. after promoting his new
movie Wild Hogs in Germany, landed safely at Shannon Airport after
his Boeing 707 suffered "technical difficulties" mid-flight. He was
said to be unhurt but shaken by the dramatic incident.
Nevertheless, the 53-year-old hired another plane and completed the
journey, while his jet was grounded for repairs.
A source reveals, "If he hadn't made it to Shannon, it could have
been the end of him. You could tell that he was very
relieved."
A spokesman for Shannon Airport confirms, "John Travolta was
diverted to Shannon due to technical difficulties."
Eight years ago the star suffered a similar mid-air drama when his
plane lost an engine and he was forced to make an emergency landing
in Boston.