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FAA says it is investigating Trump helicopter safety incident in Washington
FAA is investigating an air-traffic safety incident involving Marine One, the helicopter carrying President Trump.
TL;DR
- The FAA is investigating a safety incident involving President Trump's Marine One helicopter.
- Air-traffic controllers reportedly did not halt commercial flights at Reagan National Airport as required by policy.
- An Envoy Air regional jet departed shortly after Marine One lifted off, and the two aircraft may not have maintained required separation.
- Another regional flight was rerouted as a precaution.
- The FAA had previously imposed restrictions on helicopter operations around Reagan National Airport after a fatal 2025 collision.
- Current policy generally halts commercial traffic when Marine One is operating near the airport.