Army helicopter crossed in front of United flight approaching airport
Summary
Car Crash Santa Ana California in Santa Ana, California: A near-miss occurred between United Airlines Flight 589 and an Army Black Hawk helicopter at John Wayne Airport on March 24, 2026. The plane safely landed after pilots evaded the helicopter, and the incident was investigated by the FAA to assess compliance with new safety measures.
Original reporting
Army helicopter crossed in front of United flight approaching airport