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Marine One Near Miss Under Scrutiny | Eau Claire News
A tense airspace near Reagan National Airport sparked alarm when Marine One, carrying the President, took off amid confusion with a commercial jet that flew perilously close — just 1.5 miles away. Though both planes landed safely and officials insist no danger was ever posed, the FAA is investigating whether air traffic control failed to properly acknowledge critical transmissions from the presidential helicopter. New safety rules enacted after last year’s deadly crash were reportedly not enforced, raising serious questions about how rigorously Washington’s skies are being managed —…
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