11 months ago
Air Force One and Spirit Jet Near Miss Over Long Island
On Tuesday, Air Force One, carrying the President, and a Spirit Airlines jet were flying near each other over Long Island.
An air traffic controller told the Spirit pilots to change course because their paths were converging.
The controller told them to pay attention and get off their iPad, which pilots use for information.
The FAA stated that the required separation was maintained between the aircraft.
Air traffic controllers warned a Spirit Airlines flight for flying too close to Air Force One.
Air Force One was carrying Donald and Melania Trump en route to the United Kingdom.
The incident occurred over Long Island, New York.
The air traffic controller instructed the Spirit pilots to alter their course.
The FAA confirmed the required separation was maintained.
- Who
- Air Force One and Spirit Flight 1300
- What
- Near miss incident
- Where
- New York airspace over Long Island
- When
- Tuesday
- Why
- Planes on converging paths
Key facts
- Aircraft Involved
- Air Force One, Spirit Airlines Flight 1300
- Location
- New York airspace over Long Island
- Date
- Tuesday
- Spirit Flight Origin
- Fort Lauderdale
- Spirit Flight Destination
- Boston
- Air Force One Passengers
- Donald and Melania Trump
- Air Force One Destination
- United Kingdom
Timeline
Controllers' error caused a near miss between planes near New York.
Then, Air Force One, with the President, entered the scenario.
Air traffic intervened when the presidential plane narrowly avoided a collision.
Quotes
An air traffic controller
The person controlling air traffic.
“Pay attention. Spirit 1300 traffic off your left wing by six mi— or eight miles, 747. I’m sure you can see who it is. … Keep an eye out for him, he’s white and blue”
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“Spirit 1300 turn 20 degrees right. Spirit 1300 turn 20 degrees right, now. Spirit wings 1300 turn 20 degrees right, immediately.”
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A Spirit Airlines spokesperson
The person who is speaking on behalf of Spirit Airlines.
“safety is always our top priority.”
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Sources
Trump Flight To London Has Close Encounter With Spirit Jet
Mid-air scare for Trump: London-bound Air Force One has close encounter with Spirit Jet aircraft
‘Get off the iPad’: Did distracted pilots of a plane almost hit Trump’s Air Force One?
Trump’s Air Force One Encounters Mid-Air Disturbance, ATC Alerts Jet to Maintain Distance
Close Encounter For Trump's Air Force One, Spirit Jet Forced To Change Course
Spirit Airlines jet flies close Air Force One carrying Trump to UK – What happened next?
‘Get off iPad!’: Mid-air drama between Donald Trump’s Air Force One and Spirit Airlines en route to London
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