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Marine One, the helicopter carrying Donald and Melania Trump, experienced a "hydraulic issue" while transporting the first couple on Sept. 18

The helicopter landed at a nearby airfield, where the president and first lady transferred to a new helicopter to continue their journey

The Trumps were preparing to return home from their U.K. state visit when the unplanned helicopter swap occurred

Donald and Melania Trump 's helicopter experienced a "hydraulic issue" while flying near London on Thursday, Sept. 18.

According to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, Marine One — the helicopter carrying the president and first lady — made an unexpected landing in the final moments of their U.K. trip.

Following their state visit with the British royal family, the Trumps we

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