Delta Flight 958 carrying Andrew Garfield and Nick Robinson made an emergency landing in Albuquerque. See the full star-studded story!
An routine cross-country journey turned into an unexpected social media saga when Delta Flight 958 carrying Oscar-nominated actor Andrew Garfield (The Amazing Spider-Man, Tick, Tick... Boom!), Adults star Owen Thiele, and actor Nick Robinson (Love, Simon) was forced to make an emergency diversion. Operating a Boeing 767 from Los Angeles (LAX) to New York (JFK) on September 9, 2026, the aircraft touched down safely at Albuquerque International Sunport after the flight crew reported a smoky, electrical odor in the cabin. Following the unscheduled pitstop, the star-studded group spent their layover bonding over Arcade games at a local Dave & Buster's before completing their journey to New York.
What Caused Delta Flight 958 to Make an Emergency Landing in New Mexico?
According to statements from airport officials and airline representatives, the Boeing 767 made an emergency diversion out of an abundance of caution.
- Electrical Cockpit Odor: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that the flight crew detected a strong electrical smell inside the cockpit while en route across the Southwest.
- Airline Confirmation: Official representatives from Delta Air Lines issued a statement confirming the plane landed uneventfully in Albuquerque due to a smoky cabin odor, apologizing for the disruption while arranging replacement transportation.
- Safe Evacuation: All 235 passengers and crew members deplaned safely without any reported injuries.
Who Was Onboard and How Did the Celebrities Spend Their Layover?
The unexpected layover quickly went viral after actor and influencer Owen Thiele documented the group's adventures on social media.
- Star-Studded Passenger List: Along with Andrew Garfield and Owen Thiele, the flight included actor Nick Robinson, singer-songwriter Mark Ambor, and Love Island USA star Dylan Wrona.
- Dave & Buster's Outing: Rather than remaining inside the terminal during the multi-hour delay, Thiele gathered a group of nine newly met passengers, including Garfield and Robinson, to head into Albuquerque for food and arcade games at Dave & Buster's.
- Viral Social Media Posts: Thiele poked fun at his own celebrity status alongside Garfield in a viral selfie, joking that if the plane went down, headlines would simply read "Andrew Garfield and others".
- A Lasting Friendship: After navigating ticket re-accommodations and security clearance together, the group boarded a replacement aircraft to JFK, with Thiele confirming the travel companions officially formed a permanent group chat.