Federal aviation authorities have launched an investigation into a safety incident involving Marine One after the presidential helicopter experienced a “loss of separation” with a commercial passenger jet near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport while President Donald Trump was on board.

The incident occurred Tuesday afternoon as Marine One departed the White House en route to Joint Base Andrews for the President’s scheduled trip to California. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), an Envoy Air commercial flight took off from Reagan National Airport around the same time, leading to a temporary breach of standard distance requirements between the two aircraft.

The FAA confirmed air traffic controllers remained in communication with both flight crews throughout the event, noting that the passenger jet climbed above the approaching helicopter and the aircraft were moving away from each other rather than on a collision course. The agency and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are examining why commercial departures were not halted, as required by tightened airspace protocols introduced following a fatal 2025 midair collision near the airport.

The White House reassured the public that President Trump was never in danger, praising the Marine One flight crew. U.S. Marine Corps officials also stated that the flight was routine, denying any “close calls” occurred during the transit.