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Marine One Near Miss at Reagan Airport | Washington DC News
A tense near-miss unfolded near Reagan National Airport when Marine One and an Envoy Air flight came dangerously close — a “loss-of-separation” incident blamed on failed radio communication. Marine One, struggling to reach the tower due to construction-related signal gaps, missed its required three-minute pre-takeoff call, allowing the commercial jet to depart. By the time Marine One got a clear signal and spotted the plane, it was too late to stop — but thankfully, no one was hurt and no damage occurred. The FAA responded by relocating radios to the tower’s top, and the NTSB continues its…
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