Sir Elton John's private jet was forced to make an emergency landing after it suffered a hydraulics failure 10,000 feet up in the air.

He had been on his way to New York City on Monday morning (February 21), but around an hour into the flight the problem became apparent.

The Sun reported that the plane made its way to Farnborough Airport and initially had to abort landing twice due to 80mph winds before eventually succeeding.

Emergency crews, including ambulances and police, were alerted an hour after the plane took off.

A source told The Sun: "“It was a white-knuckle ride and Elton was shaken. But he put aside any personal anguish to get back on a plane. For Elton, quite literally, the show must go on.”

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Elton John was on his way to New York City when the private jet came into some trouble (PA)Elton John was on his way to New York City when the private jet came into some trouble (PA)

A plumber who was working on the private jet, Philip Thomson, also spoke to The Sun on the ordeal.

He said: “The terrible weather and epic gusts made it almost impossible to land. Two attempts to touch down failed.

“The plane was being buffeted and couldn’t make it. The aircraft’s nose was far too vertical. The plane was descending and was halfway along the runway when it gave up trying to hit the tarmac. It soared back in the air.

“It was only at the third attempt to land that the plane got down. The pilot made a flatter approach and the wind had dropped slightly. Everyone watching was mightily relieved."

Sir Elton was due to perform at Madison Square Garden as part of his global Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour.

It comes a month after he had to cancel two concerts after testing positive for Covid.