Famous comedian Gabriel Iglesias was onboard when a private jet with several other passengers crashed after the plane slides off the runway during a horror ‘turbulent’ landing
A standup comic, actor, and voice performer also known by his nickname “Fluffy,” Gabriel Iglesias has become one of America’s most popular comedians for his material that deals with the ups and downs of modern life as well as his own experiences as an extra-large man.
Born on July 15, 1976, in San Diego, California, United States to parents Esther P. Mendez and Jesus Iglesias, he has produced a number of stand-up specials for television outlets such as Comedy Central and Netflix, including I’m Not Fat… I’m Fluffy and Hot & Fluffy.
On Friday (June 30, 2023) a terrifying plane landing left comedian Gabriel Iglesias “thinking it was the end.” But, what actually happened? Read on for more.
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What happened to Gabriel Iglesias?
On Friday, Iglesias’ private jet slid off the runway in North Carolina due to turbulent weather.
The comedian was on the way to the next stop of his tour “Don’t Worry Be Fluffy Tour.”
The crash landing happened after the reverse thrusters on the plane failed and the pilot reportedly overshot where the wheels should have touched down, TMZ reported.
The 46-year-old said that the “turbulent landing” saw the Gulfstream jet slide off the runway and 100 yards into a field.
He told TMZ the plane continued at high speed into the grass.
The flight itself was also unpleasant due to bad weather which caused turbulence so bad that the comedian hit his head on the ceiling of the jet.
“As we were going down we were picturing a scene from ‘Almost Famous’ where everyone felt they were going to die,” he said.
Gabriel continued: “We all told each other, ‘We love you!’ thinking it was the end.”
He added that they could see grass hitting the window and that “it looked like someone was cutting the grass. It was crazy.”
Those on board – six passengers, two chihuahuas, and two pilots – were all safe following the horror landing.
On Facebook, Gabriel shared a picture of the jet in the grass covered in mud.
In the post, he said: “Emergency landing!!! Our private jet skid off the runway and wound up in a field in Andrew’s, N. Carolina.
“Everyone is ok but shaken up. Happy to be alive. I love u all.”
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Now, the comedian has another story to add to his Plane Ride From Hell sketch where he talks about his bad luck on planes and how there is “always drama.”
The bit sees him discuss a time when he was flying to Flordia and the plane was hit by lightning which saw it immediately drop 600 feet.
On Saturday night he is playing a sold-out show at the Pearl River Resort in Choctaw followed by a show in Baton Rouge on Sunday.