FAA is investigating why a plane was allowed to take off as Trump’s helicopter approached

The FAA decided after 67 people died on Jan. 29, 2025 when an airliner collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter that all takeoffs and landings at Reagan would be halted anytime a helicopter passes by the airport.

The White House emphasized that President Trump was not in danger during the incident.

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 in what appears to be a violation of safety procedures put in place after last year’...

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 in what appears to be a violation of safety procedures put in place after last year’s midair collision between an airliner and an Army helicopter near t

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 in what appears to be a violation of safety procedures put in place after last year’s midair collision between an airliner and an Army helicopter near t

FAA is investigating why a plane was allowed to take off as President Trump's helicopter approached  AP News