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Close Calls: FAA Faces Pressure After Near-Miss Landings

5/3/2025

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Two commercial flights at Washington's Reagan National Airport had to abort their landings on Thursday because of a military helicopter in the area. This alarming incident comes on the heels of a tragic crash in January involving the same brigade. With 85 near-misses reported since 2021, the FAA is under pressure to enforce stricter helicopter traffic regulations to ensure passenger safety.

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Two commercial flights at Washington's Reagan National Airport had to abort their landings on Thursday because of a military helicopter in the area. This alarming incident comes on the heels of a tragic crash in January involving the same brigade. With 85 near-misses reported since 2021, the FAA is under pressure to enforce stricter helicopter traffic regulations to ensure passenger safety.