Planes forced into ‘go-arounds’ after Army helicopter’s ‘scenic’ route to Pentagon

Commercial aircraft had to adjust their landing plans this week at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport when an Army helicopter took a detour to the Pentagon. Two commercial flights had to perform go-arounds after being instructed by air traffic controllers. The incident, involving a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter, occurred on Thursday afternoon. Flight data showed minimal delays for the planes as they circled back for another landing attempt. The FAA is investigating the incident, which has raised concerns about safety in the airspace. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy criticized the incident, emphasizing the need for strict adherence to regulations to prevent accidents.