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transportation20 days ago

NTSB opens probe after Marine One near-miss near Reagan National

The NTSB has opened a probe into a reported loss of separation between Marine One carrying President Trump and an Envoy Air jet during takeoff from Reagan National Airport. The FAA confirmed a momentary proximity and said the President was never in danger, with both aircraft continuing to separate. The investigation will review airspace procedures, including VIP flight protocols and the three-minute alert practice, amid heightened Washington-area airspace safety concerns following last year’s Reagan National crash.

via Politico|
#aviation-safety#marine-one#ntsb
FAA probes Marine One incident near Reagan National amid separation concerns
politics20 days ago

FAA probes Marine One incident near Reagan National amid separation concerns

The FAA said it is reviewing a Tuesday air-traffic safety incident involving Marine One near Reagan National Airport. Officials said there was no dangerous close call and the aircraft did not appear to be converging, but reports indicate Marine One and Envoy Air 3742 may not have maintained required separation, and commercial traffic near Reagan had not been halted as required by a policy enacted after a January 2025 collision. The FAA plans to convene a Safety Review Team, and both planes landed safely.

via NBC News|
#air-traffic-control#faa#marine-one
FAA probes Marine One near-miss near Reagan National Airport
politics20 days ago

FAA probes Marine One near-miss near Reagan National Airport

The FAA is reviewing a safety incident in which Marine One departed the White House while an Envoy Air Embraer 170 bound for Pensacola reportedly did not maintain separation near Reagan National Airport; officials said it did not appear to be a dangerous close call, but the agency will convene a Safety Review Team to assess whether the required 1.5 miles horizontal and 500 feet vertical separation was observed, noting that Reagan National traffic rules have tightened after a 2025 fatal crash and that commercial traffic is typically halted when Marine One is in flight near the airport.

via CNBC|
#air-traffic-control#faa#marine-one
Jurors Clear Man in Laser Incident Aboard Marine One
politics7 months ago

Jurors Clear Man in Laser Incident Aboard Marine One

A Washington man, Jacob Winkler, was acquitted by a federal jury of pointing a laser at Marine One while President Trump was aboard; after about 35 minutes of deliberation, the judge discharged him and exonerated his bond. The defense called the case prosecutorial overreach, noting the alleged “weapon” was a cat-toy key chain, while prosecutors had warned lasers can incapacitate pilots.

via The New York Times|
#donald-trump#federal-crime#laser-pointer
DC Jury Clears Man in Laser-Targeting of Marine One Amid Trump-Era Tension
politics7 months ago

DC Jury Clears Man in Laser-Targeting of Marine One Amid Trump-Era Tension

A Washington, DC jury acquitted Jacob Winkler of a felony charge for aiming a laser at Marine One as a Trump-era helicopter flight, delivering the verdict in about 35 minutes and marking a setback for US Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s office, which had pursued harsh penalties for perceived threats to the president. Defenders argued the case wasted resources policing poverty, noting Winkler was homeless with a cat toy keychain at the time of his arrest.

via The Guardian|
#dc#laser#marine-one
Trump's Marine One makes emergency landing in the UK due to hydraulic issue
world11 months ago

Trump's Marine One makes emergency landing in the UK due to hydraulic issue

During a UK visit, President Trump’s helicopter was diverted to Luton Airport due to a minor hydraulic issue, leading to a swap of helicopters before continuing to Stansted. The incident involved emergency services and highlighted the security measures surrounding Marine One, which Trump used extensively during his visit, including trips to Windsor Castle and Chequers for diplomatic talks.

via BBC|
#helicopter-diversion#luton-airport#marine-one
White House Under Fire for Concealing Hunter Biden's Presence during Presidential Travel
politics2 years ago

White House Under Fire for Concealing Hunter Biden's Presence during Presidential Travel

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stated that the administration will not disclose when Hunter Biden travels with his father on taxpayer-funded aircraft like Marine One, despite being photographed getting off the helicopter. Jean-Pierre explained that the names of family members traveling with the president are not typically released, as has been the case with previous administrations. Many members of the Biden family have traveled with the president on official aircraft, including Donald Trump's adult children during his presidency. Hunter Biden is currently defying a subpoena to appear before Congress, and House Republicans are threatening to hold him in contempt.

via Daily Mail|
#family-travel#hunter-biden#joe-biden
Biden's Recent Falls Spark Concerns Over Age and Health
politics3 years ago

Biden's Recent Falls Spark Concerns Over Age and Health

President Joe Biden hit his head on the helicopter door while exiting Marine One, just hours after falling on stage during the Air Force Academy commencement ceremony. While Biden did not appear to suffer any immediate injuries, he rubbed his head where it was hit as he walked across the lawn. Biden told reporters, "I got sandbagged," apparently referring to his recent tumble that he claims was caused by a bag of sand on the stage. The fall at the Air Force Academy ceremony quickly prompted concern on social media from users worried about the 80-year-old's health. White House communications director Ben Labolt attempted to ease concerns over the president's health, writing that Biden had simply tripped over a sandbag.

via Fox News|
#air-force-academy#fall#health