Near-Collision Averted: Marine One's Radio Malfunction Exposed

According to the investigation, US President Donald Trump's helicopter approached Marine One and a passenger plane. According to the investigation, due to a malfunction in radio contact, air traffic controllers could not get the necessary warning before the helicopter's flight. The incident occurred on August 4. Marine One was flying near the White House with Trump. A passenger plane from Reagan National Airport was also cleared for takeoff. The two planes briefly got close enough, but the pilots'alertness prevented a collision. The investigation also revealed that air traffic controllers became aware of the radio malfunction a week earlier. Despite this, the president's security was compromised on the day of the incident. The investigation revealed that Marine One's flight was rerouted due to ongoing construction at the White House. The helicopter was now flying from The Ellipse. There was no direct communication between the radio receiver near the new location and Reagan Airport. Marine One's helicopter was not able to reach the air traffic control tower until the week before the July 30th incident.