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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Josh Funk

Marine One pilots were warned about comms issues before ‘close call’ with Trump onboard

Air traffic controllers and the pilots of President Donald Trump’s helicopter met to discuss communication problems one week before a passenger jet took off just as Marine One departed the White House, federal investigators said Thursday.

Controllers reported not receiving the standard three-minute warning call prior to Marine One departures, and both sides agreed to an alternative plan to relay the message through a third party.

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