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NTSB Investigates Reported Marine One Near-Miss Over Washington
The US National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a reported loss of separation between Marine One, carrying President Donald Trump, and an American Airlines regional jet near Washington on August 4. The…
The Story in Brief
The US National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a reported loss of separation between Marine One, carrying President Donald Trump, and an American Airlines regional jet near Washington on August 4. The Wall Street Journal reported the aircraft came within less than a mile, below the stated safety requirement of 1.5 miles horizontally and 500 feet vertically. The FAA said controllers were in contact with both pilots and that Trump was never in danger.
The White House defended the helicopter’s operation, while the US Marine Corps rejected reports of a close call, saying the flight was routine and its profile was not altered. The New York Times linked the incident to garbled communications. The FAA is reviewing the event for possible corrective action.
The Indian Opinion
Claims that presidential status made the flight either reckless or automatically safe are both too easy. The real concern is whether military and civilian controllers had a reliable shared picture, especially after earlier failures in coordination near Washington National Airport. The Marine Corps disputes that a near miss occurred, while the NTSB and FAA are still examining the facts. The key test is the final separation data, including the aircraft’s exact horizontal and vertical distance.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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