The Federal Aviation Administration is reviewing why Marine One came too close to a commercial passenger jet in Washington airspace, according to reports. The incident involved the helicopter used to transport President Trump and a passenger aircraft that was taking off.
The circumstances surrounding the proximity between the two aircraft have not been fully detailed. Reports indicate that the event occurred in the Washington area and involved questions about air-traffic coordination and the separation of aircraft.
The National Transportation Safety Board is also expected to investigate the incident, according to coverage by several outlets. The reviews are intended to establish what happened and determine whether any changes to procedures or air-traffic management are needed.
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