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NTSB says radio blind spot triggered helicopter close call at Washington airport

A near collision involving a helicopter carrying Donald Trump at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport was attributed by the NTSB to a radio blind spot.

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The incident highlights a wider aviation safety risk at a major U.S. airport.

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  1. Trump Chopper Close Call at DCA Triggered by Radio Blind Spot, NTSB Says ↗ibtimes.co.uk · Recorded source date: Aug 27, 2026, 11:17 PM UTC

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