Bono's private plane involved in midair emergency

Thursday, November 13, 2014
BERLIN (KABC) -- A private plane carrying U2 lead singer Bono experienced a midair incident Wednesday, the German Federal Aircraft Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation confirmed.

Officials say the Learjet 60 lost a hatch as it was coming in for a landing in Berlin. The plane was able to land safely and German authorities were investigating the incident.

Bono and his guests were not injured. The 54-year-old musician was traveling to Berlin for the Bambi Awards.

ABC News contributed to this report.




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