FAA says it is investigating Trump helicopter safety incident in Washington

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is reviewing an air-traffic safety incident that occurred on Tuesday in Washington involving a military helicopter transporting President Trump. The investigation follows reports that the aircraft and a regional flight appeared to breach required separation standards after air traffic around the airport was not halted.

While the FAA confirmed the ongoing investigation, the agency stated that the event did not appear to be a dangerous close call and noted that the aircraft were not converging. The review focuses on the procedural handling of the airspace during the presidential flight.