Elton John performs in New York hours after scary private jet accident

Elton John went ahead with his Madison Square Garden show in New York on Tuesday, just hours after landing in the US following a scary experience on his private jet that suffered a hydraulic failure, reported The Daily Mirror.

John, 74, refused to let the jet mishap come in the way of a powerhouse performance at New York’s Madison Square Garden, with fans praising the veteran performer for proving that the show must go on.

A New Jersey Governor, Chris Christie, was also quick to laud John for the show, tweeting, “Had a great night seeing the Elton John Farewell Yellowbrick Road concert at Madison Square Garden… An amazing performer on his last trip around the circuit.”

Another fan tweeted, “The ultimate showman. Thank you, Sir @eltonofficial.”

John was travelling to New York Monday when pilots figured that the jet had suffered a hydraulic failure and opted for an emergency landing after fighting twice against high winds due to Storm Franklin.

The songster, travelling from Hampshire, was 10,000 ft. over Ireland when the incident happened. Elton John has a musical gig in New York.

One source said: "The jet was being buffeted and couldn't land. It was horrible to see."

After the landing, the singer took commercial plane to United Stated to fulfil his work commitments.