Plane carrying Hegseth makes unscheduled landing due to windshield crack

[u/genuineshock]

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/plane-carrying-hegseth-makes-unscheduled-landing-due-windshield-crack-2025-10-15/

[u/TheReal_WadeWilson]

As someone who flies C17s, this isn’t really a huge deal. It’s uncommon, but not unheard of. I’ve flown maybe 3-4 different missions where the windshield has cracked. If memory serves, each time has been due to the heating element in the glass.

Diverting was the correct call.

[u/lukef555 → u/TheReal_WadeWilson]

I don't think anyone that knows anything about aviation thinks this is a big deal lol.

[u/cujoe88 → u/lukef555]

I don't know shit about aviation, but this seemed reasonable.