Event Brief
Aug 27, 2026 at 6:04 PM ET
Marine One radio warnings missed before Reagan jet close call
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Marine One’s crew made repeated failed attempts to radio warnings to air traffic controllers at Reagan National before departing, leaving controllers unable to stop a commercial jet’s takeoff. A report says the missed radio contact contributed to a close call between the helicopter and the passenger aircraft.
WHO: Marine One’s crew; air traffic controllers at Reagan National
WHAT: Repeated radio warnings from Marine One went unheard before a commercial passenger jet took off, contributing to a close call.
WHEN: Reported Aug 27, 2026 at 5:21 PM ET
WHERE: Reagan National Airport, USA
WHY: The radio warnings were not received by controllers in time to halt the commercial jet’s takeoff.
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