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FAA is investigating why a plane was allowed to take off as President Trump's helicopter approached

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The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating an incident at Reagan National Airport involving a plane that was allowed to take off as President Donald Trump's helicopter was approaching on Tuesday afternoon. The occurrence appears to be a violation of safety procedures.

At the time of the incident, President Trump was flying out from the White House under normal conditions aboard Marine One, the helicopter reserved for the president's expedited travel in the beltway.

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The Hill Highlights Marine One involvement and air traffic controller context.
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