FAA probing Marine One safety incident around National Airport
Summary
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating why airport traffic was not stopped when Marine One, carrying President Donald Trump, took off from near Washington National Airport. The helicopter lifted off while other air traffic was still active, but no danger came to the president.Key Facts
- Marine One flew from the White House with President Trump aboard on Tuesday afternoon.
- A 2025 helicopter and airplane collision near Reagan National Airport led to a ban on non-essential helicopter flights there.
- Emergency and presidential flights like Marine One are allowed but require a ground stop at the airport when crossing the Potomac River.
- The Marine One pilot tried three times to warn air traffic control before takeoff, but the message was unclear.
- The helicopter took off while an airplane was still in the air, causing a brief air traffic conflict.
- Marine One held position and then delayed its departure after the tower alerted them about another plane.
- The FAA confirmed there was a momentary loss of safe distance but no risk to President Trump.
- The Marine Corps described the flight as routine, saying controllers approved the route and gave timely traffic information.
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