What Happened
Construction At White House Led To Communication Breakdown
A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board has revealed that radio problems caused by ongoing White House construction led to a near miss between Marine One, carrying President Donald Trump, and an Envoy Air jet. The incident occurred when air traffic controllers failed to hear warnings of Marine One’s takeoff, resulting in the jet being cleared for takeoff at the same time. The FAA has since moved the radio receiver to the top of the tower at Reagan National Airport to improve communications. This incident highlights the importance of effective communication between air traffic control and military operations, according to the report from Unknown Source.