Overview

• Dwayne Johnson's Gulfstream G650 jet encountered a hydraulics overheating issue 35-40 minutes into a flight from Hawaii to Houston, prompting an emergency return to Hawaii.
• The pilot, Capt. David, assured Johnson of a safe landing and explained the decision to avoid flying over the ocean due to the mechanical issue.
• Johnson expressed gratitude for the crew's professionalism and reflected on the experience as a moment of clarity about life's priorities.
• The emergency landing caused Johnson to miss the United Football League's second-season kickoff, which proceeded as scheduled in Houston.
• The UFL, co-owned by Johnson, was formed in 2024 after the merger of the XFL and USFL and continues to grow as a major venture in professional football.