The pilots flying the Minnesota Vikings‘ team plane returned to the airport after experiencing mechanical issues.
The Vikings (6-8) face the New York Giants (2-12) on Sunday at MetLife Stadium.
According to Alec Lewis with The Athletic, the Vikings took off from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport early Saturday afternoon when mechanical issues were discovered above Wisconsin.
A flight map shared on Instagram by team broadcaster Ben Leber shows the plane altered course just south of Madison, Wisconsin. Leber noted that the landing gear hatch failed to close after takeoff.
The plane was turned back to MPS and has landed safety. A team spokesman told Lewis that the team is awaiting the arrival of a second and Vikings “still intend to depart tonight.” There will be a late arrival on Saturday night ahead of the 1 p.m. ET start on Sunday.
Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers took to social media to post, âWeâre ok ð ðâ
The Giants game marks the Vikingsâ final road matchup of the season. Although theyâve won two straight games, they were eliminated from playoff contention last week. Minnesota will close out the season with home games against the Detroit Lions (8-6) on Christmas Day and the Green Bay Packers (9-4-1) in Week 18.
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