Marine One Near Miss at Reagan | Lawrence News

Marine One nearly collided with a commercial jet near Reagan National Airport when construction blocked critical radio signals, leaving air traffic controllers unaware of the helicopter’s imminent takeoff—despite a prior safety meeting and backup plan. The FAA relocated the radio antenna to the airport tower, restoring communication and averting disaster. While President Trump was never in danger, the incident reignited concerns about aviation safety protocols, especially following last year’s deadly midair crash that killed 67 people. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a879cdcd3ed39ef5