PALM SPRINGS, CA. (THECOUNT) — Actor Jason Momoa‘s private jet was force to perform an emergency landing after nearly catching fire, reported TMZ Wednesday.
The “Aquaman” star survived the scare of a lifetime Wednesday morning … we’re told Jason’s private plane safely landed in Palm Springs after the aircraft reported an engine fire.
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The Palm Springs Fire Department says the engine fire turned out to be a false alarm … and a firefighter snapped a pic with Jason on the tarmac.
Jason’s reps say he was flying from Los Angeles to Phoenix for a business meeting, and about halfway through the flight, the plane started malfunctioning … leading to an emergency landing.
Momoa and his crew got another private jet to take them safely to their destination.
Geo quick facts: Palm Springs, a city in the Sonoran Desert of southern California, is known for its hot springs, stylish hotels, golf courses and spas. It’s also noted for its many fine examples of midcentury-modern architecture. Its core shopping district along Palm Canyon Drive features vintage boutiques, interior design shops and restaurants. The surrounding Coachella Valley offers hiking, biking and horseback riding trails – wikipedia.