What Happened
Safety Protocols Questioned After Incident At DC Airport
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating an incident at Washington’s Reagan National Airport where commercial flights were not stopped for President Trump’s helicopter, Marine One, as required by safety protocols. The airport is located near the White House, and air traffic is regularly stopped when the president takes to the skies to ensure standard separation. The incident has raised concerns about air traffic control procedures, particularly after a fatal collision between an American Airlines regional jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter in 2025. The FAA told The New York Post that the President was never in danger, and the agency is continuing to review the incident. This incident was first reported by The Wall Street Journal.