Washington DC: Donald Trump's Air Force One plane experienced a technical snag mid-air when the United States President was heading to Davos in Switzerland to attend the Economic Forum on Tuesday night
(local time), claimed reports. The plane reportedly returned to Washington.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that the plane returned mid-air after the crew aboard Air Force One identified "a minor electrical issue," reported The Associated Press. The plane was then diverted back to Joint Base Andrews about an hour after departing for Davos.
As per the AP report, a reporter on board said the lights in the press cabin of the aircraft went out briefly after takeoff. The White House has not yet issued any official statement on the incident.
The US President will reportedly board another aircraft and continue with his trip to the World Economic Forum in Davos.
