Vikings' team plane forced to turn around with mechanical issue during travel to Giants game

The Minnesota Vikings' team plane was forced to turn around during the team's flight to New Jersey for Sunday's game against the New York Giants. 

Their team plane experienced mechanical issues shortly after departing Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport while en route to Newark Liberty International Airport, according to a team spokesperson. 

The Vikings were expected to arrive in Newark later Saturday night after boarding a second plane.