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Coverage dated August 5, 2026

Investigators look at why a plane was allowed to take off as President Trump's helicopter approached

Headline from KGW Portland

The main group of family members of the victims of last year's crash questioned why the government hasn't done more to prevent collisions in the crowded airspace.

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  1. NBC4 Washington

    FAA investigates why plane allowed to take off as Trump's helicopter approached (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    Marine One carrying U.S. President Donald Trump departs from the Ellipse near the White House en route to Joint Base Andrews Aug. 4, 2026.

  2. KGW Portland

    Investigators look at why a plane was allowed to take off as President Trump's helicopter approached (opens KGW Portland)

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    KGW Portland's feed description

    The main group of family members of the victims of last year's crash questioned why the government hasn't done more to prevent collisions in the crowded airspace.

  3. Green Field Reporter

    FAA is investigating why a plane was allowed to take off as President Trump’s helicopter approached (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating why a plane was allowed to take off as President Donald Trump’s helicopter was approaching Reagan National Airport Tuesday afternoon in what appears to be a violation of safety procedures put in place after last year’s midair col…

  4. Anchorage Daily News

    FAA investigating why plane was allowed to take off as Trump’s helicopter approached (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    Incident appears to be a violation of safety procedures put in place after last year’s midair collision between an airliner and an Army helicopter near Reagan National Air-port.

  5. PBS NewsHour

    FAA is investigating why a plane was allowed to take off as Trump's helicopter approached (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    The White House emphasized that President Trump was not in danger during the incident.

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