WASHINGTON: Morgan Freeman was in for a scare Saturday when his plane experienced problems and had to make an unexpected landing that damaged the aircraft but left the Oscar winner unscathed, reports said.

The plane landed in Tunica, Mississippi, with a blown out tire, according to local NBC affiliate WMC.

“Sometimes things don’t go as planned and a tire blew on take-off which caused other problems. But thanks to my excellent pilot Jimmy Hobson we landed safely without a scratch,” Freeman said in a statement quoted by NBC News.

“I cannot say the same about my plane,” Freeman said. “I appreciate the concern and prayers for our safety.”

Freeman has starred in many box-office hits and television shows and won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar in 2005 for his role in “Million Dollar Baby.”

WMC reported that Morgan was headed to Houston, Texas, from Clarksdale, Mississippi.

The Hollywood legend was on his way to shoot The Story of God, a National Geographic television series about religion.

This isn't the first time the actor has experienced problems with a private jet.

Back in 2014 on his way to the Toronto Film Festival Morgan was forced to play hero and land a malfunctioning plane.

The 78-year-old was flying from his home in Mississippi to attend the premiere of his new film Ruth & Alex at the festival.

But the Oscar-winning legend , who has had a pilot's license for 12 years, ended up 90 minutes late for a party before the exclusive screening after his private jet developed some problems.