Actor John Travolta was forced to make an emergency landing in Ireland on Monday.
The actor, who has a commercial pilot's license, was flying to New York after promoting his new movie 'Wild Hogs' in Germany. He landed safely at Shannon Airport after his private Boeing 707 jet suffered "technical difficulties" in mid-flight. Travolta was said to be unhurt but shaken by the incident.
The 53-year-old actor 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.
