International reggaeton sensation Karol G's private jet was forced to make an emergency landing at Van Nuys Airport on Thursday night following the pilot's report of smoke in the cockpit.  

The Grammy-winning Colombian artist was on board with 16 individuals when the incident occurred, according to ABC7 News. 

AIR7 HD captured the dramatic scene as Karol G, born Carolina Giraldo Navarro, exited the plane, embracing friends and associates on the tarmac after the safe landing.  

The journey had commenced from Burbank airport, heading east, but complications arose over the Cajon Pass, prompting the pilot to make a swift turnaround. 

While the representatives for Karol G did not immediately respond to inquiries, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released a statement on Friday morning, confirming the emergency landing.  

The statement disclosed, "A twin-engine Gulfstream IV landed safely at Van Nuys Airport in California around 9 p.m. local time on Thursday, Feb. 29 after the pilot reported smoke in the cockpit.  

The flight departed from Hollywood Burbank Airport and was headed to El Salvador International Airport." 

Emergency crews were on standby, and the plane landed smoothly at Van Nuys Airport around 9 p.m. No injuries were reported, providing a sigh of relief for those on board.  

The artist's Karol G private jet notably features the barbed-wire heart logo tattooed on her arm. 

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Karol G: A Year of Triumphs and Accolades 

At 33 years old, Karol G has achieved remarkable success in her music career, earning accolades such as a Grammy, five Latin Grammys, and four Billboard awards, Billboard noted.  

Her latest album set a historic record as the first Spanish-language album to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 English language chart. 

Following a year filled with career-defining milestones, including a groundbreaking album, a successful stadium tour, headlining Lollapalooza, and winning her first Grammy, Karol G has been honored as Billboard's 2024 Woman of the Year.  

The award will be presented at the Billboard Women in Music Awards at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles on March 6, hosted by Tracee Ellis Ross. 

The Women in Music Awards will celebrate music's rising stars and industry luminaries for their contributions to the field.  

Karol G is not only being recognized for her musical achievements but will also grace the stage for a special performance during the event. 

Karol G Addresses the Incident 

While representatives initially remained silent on the incident, Karol G took to her Instagram Story to express gratitude and provide reassurance to concerned fans, EW reports. 

Writing in Spanish, she stated, "Thanks to everyone who has worried and to those who have reached out with messages, my family, my team, and I are all doing very well and grateful for a new opportunity... Dear God is looking after us and blessing us every day with life and health." 

As of now, it remains unclear why Karol G was in Los Angeles, considering her ongoing "Mañana Será Bonito" tour in Latin America.  

The Karol G private jet's emergency landing incident's impact on her tour schedule has yet to be confirmed. Fans continue to await further updates from the artist and her team. 

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Written by: Bert Hoover