United KingdomA report by the National Transportation Safety Board found that ongoing construction at the White House caused radio interference that prevented air traffic controllers from hearing communication from Marine One, the presidential helicopter, prior to a near-miss with a commercial jet. The issue arose because the helicopter had been relocated due to construction, disrupting its ability to communicate with the control tower. Air traffic controllers were unaware of Marine One's proximity to takeoff and cleared a commercial flight to depart, creating a potential collision risk. Technicians later identified the problem and moved the radio receiver to the top of the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport tower to resolve the issue. Experts stated that the controllers were not at fault since they did not receive the necessary warnings.
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