FAA is investigating why a plane was allowed to take off as President Trump's helicopter approached
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating why a plane was allowed to take off as President Donald Trump's helicopter was approaching Reagan National Airport Tuesday afternoon in what appears to be a violation of safety procedures put in place after last year's midair collision near that busy Washington D.C. airport.
TL;DR
- The FAA is investigating an incident at Reagan National Airport.
- A plane took off as President Donald Trump's helicopter was approaching.
- This is being investigated as a potential violation of safety procedures.
- Safety procedures were enhanced after a midair collision last year near the airport.