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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reported on August 27, 2026, that the crew of a Marine One helicopter carrying President Donald Trump failed to reach air traffic controllers before departing on August 4. The helicopter came dangerously close to a passenger jet departing Reagan Washington National Airport, raising concerns about why commercial traffic was not halted as usual. The NTSB stated the Marine One crew attempted at least twice to give the required three-minute notice of departure but were hampered by communications issues. The incident has prompted questions about air traffic control procedures and telecom issues near the airport.
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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said on Thursday that the crew of a military helicopter carrying President Donald Trump failed to reach air traffic controllers before departing on Aug. 4, leading to a close call with a passenger jet.
The incident, which occurred near Reagan Washington National Airport, raised questions about why the commercial airplane was allowed to depart while Marine One was in the vicinity — a time when commercial traffic is typically halted.
According to the NTSB, the Marine One crew attempted at least twice to give controllers the required three-minute notice of departure but was hindered by communications issues.
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