Marine One Safety Incident Under Investigation While President Trump Was Aboard
Federal aviation officials and the NTSB are investigating a safety incident involving Marine One, the presidential helicopter, that occurred this week while President Trump was aboard.
San Francisco Oakland San Jose, CA, August 6, 2026 —
Federal aviation authorities and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have launched an investigation into a safety incident involving Marine One, the helicopter designated for presidential transport. The incident reportedly occurred earlier this week, with President Trump aboard the aircraft at the time.
Details regarding the specific nature of the safety incident have not yet been released by the investigating agencies. The NTSB, an independent federal agency responsible for investigating civil aviation accidents and other transportation disasters, will likely lead the technical investigation into the cause of the incident.
Marine One is operated by the U.S. Marine Corps and is part of the presidential fleet, tasked with transporting the President of the United States. Safety protocols surrounding the operation of Marine One are among the most stringent in aviation.
Further information is expected to be disclosed as the investigation progresses. The U.S. Marine Corps and federal aviation officials have not provided a timeline for the completion of the investigation.
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