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NTSB: Marine One Comm Failure Preceded Airliner Close Call
The National Transportation Safety Board reports that a Sikorsky VH-3D Sea King operating as Marine One experienced a near-miss with a commercial airliner after departing without establishing communication with air traffic control. Radio issues prevented the military flight crew from checking in with controllers prior to takeoff while transporting the president earlier this month. This incident serves as a stark reminder for all aviators about the critical dangers of operating in congested airspace during a loss of communication.
