The inflatable emergency slide of Air Force One accidentally deployed before Donald Trump's departure for the Republican Party convention. The incident occurred while the aircraft was parked on the ground and the maintenance team was present.
The emergency system, designed for use in water emergencies, was inadvertently activated during maintenance procedures. The situation forced a temporary delay in the former president's departure.
The incident was widely documented on social media, with videos showing the inflatable slide fully expanded beside the aircraft. No injuries were reported related to the episode.
The Air Force One in question is one of two VC-25A aircraft that the United States received as a gift from Qatar. This offer, which drew some criticism, was announced during the Biden administration and is scheduled to be replaced with new Boeing 747-8 aircraft after the upcoming elections.
