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Controllers warned about radio issues a week before jet was allowed to take off at the same time as Marine One, NTSB says

August 27, 2026

Air traffic controllers in Washington and the pilots of President Trump’s helicopter met to discuss communication issues one week before a jet and the helicopter were allowed to take off at the same time, the National Transportation Safety Board said.

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