The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating a near collision between a military helicopter and United Airlines aircraft at John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, California.
According to Fox News, a Sikorsky Black Hawk helicopter crossed in front of the flight path of United Airlines flight 589 while on its final approach.
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Air traffic control advised the pilots to “watch for a military helicopter flying near the airport,” a United Airlines spokesperson told Fox News.
“They saw the helicopter and also received a traffic alert, which they responded to by leveling the aircraft,” the spokesperson said.
“The United flight then landed safely,” they added.
World News Tonight provided video coverage:
An urgent investigation is underway after a military Black Hawk helicopter crossed in front of a packed passenger flight as it attempted to land in California. The pilots took evasive action to avoid a possible midair crash. @TrevorLAult reports. https://t.co/951zGOKD6E pic.twitter.com/gMaOsMbQHw
— World News Tonight (@ABCWorldNews) March 26, 2026
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