FAA probes jet compromising Reagan airspace protocol near helicopter with Trump aboard

The Federal Aviation Administration opened an air safety probe on Tuesday after a plane took off from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport while President Trump's helicopter was approaching the hub, seemingly defying safety procedures established from last year's deadly midair crash by the airport.

FAA probes jet compromising Reagan airspace protocol near helicopter with Trump aboard

TL;DR

  • FAA opened an air safety probe on Tuesday.
  • A plane took off from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
  • President Trump's helicopter was approaching the airport at the same time.
  • The incident seemingly defied established safety procedures.
  • These procedures were implemented after a deadly midair crash last year.