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Marine One Near Miss Explained | Durham News
A near-miss between Marine One and a commercial jet on August 4th exposed a critical communication flaw: White House construction disrupted radio signals, leaving air traffic controllers unaware the president’s helicopter was about to take off. Despite prior meetings and attempted workarounds, the system failed on the day of the incident. Technicians traced the issue to a mislocated antenna, which the FAA relocated to the top of Reagan National Airport’s tower. While the FAA acted swiftly to fix it, the event underscores how vital clear, reliable communication is—especially when presidential…
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