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The Federal Aviation Administration is reviewing a minor air traffic incident involving President Donald Trump's Marine One helicopter.

The Federal Aviation Administration announced that it is reviewing a safety incident involving the Marine One presidential helicopter while President Donald Trump was on board. The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon as the helicopter lifted off from the White House Ellipse. While standard protocols require a ground stop of all non-essential air traffic three minutes before Marine One takes off, a commercial jet from American Airlines was in the air during the departure. Preliminary findings indicate a "momentary loss of separation" between the helicopter and the regional jet. However, the FAA confirmed that President Donald Trump was never in danger during the flight. The White House stated that the Marine One pilots, who are among the world's best aviators, ensured the helicopter remained safe. The Marine Corps described the flight as routine, noting that air traffic controllers provided timely information. The review follows a fatal collision last year that led to the FAA to impose stricter helicopter restrictions near Reagan National Airport.

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