FAA investigates near miss between military helicopter, United flight
By Natalie Dreier
Published on March 27, 2026.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating a near-miss between a military helicopter and a United Airlines flight. The incident occurred as the plane was approaching John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, California. The plane's collision avoidance alarm went off and they stopped descending until they were past the helicopter. The FAA had previously suspended the use of visual separation between planes and helicopters near busy airports, following a fatal collision a year ago.
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