New Details Emerge on Washington D.C. Near-Miss Involving Flights and Army Helicopter
The moment that incident occurred involving Republic Airlines Flight RPA5825 and a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, callsign PAT23
The moment that incident occurred involving Flight DL1671 and a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, callsign PAT23
Republic Airways flight DL5825, operating an Embraer ERJ-170-100LR, and Delta flight DL1671, flying an Airbus A319-114, were on their final approach to Washington D.C.'s Ronald Reagan National Airport (KDCA) when air traffic control ordered them to initiate go-arounds. This was due to a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter (PAT23) approaching the Pentagon. Both flights safely landed approximately 10 minutes later.
According to an FAA statement, my helicopter “did not proceed directly to the Pentagon” as was expected. Instead, the aircraft “took a scenic route around,” bringing it dangerously close to the Republic flight, which operated a scheduled service in the area.
The NTSB is now investigating the aborted landings of two commercial flights approaching Reagan National Airport on Thursday, as an Army Black Hawk was approaching the Pentagon.
What makes this incident even more concerning is that it involved the same Army unit previously connected to the fatal midair collision near DCA in 2023, which resulted in the loss of life and prompted a review of military flight operations in the area.
Flight data for both aircraft is available for review here:
https://www.airnavradar.com/@38.87985,-77.06961,z13?t=1746124474153
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