An Army helicopter took an unexpected ‘scenic route’ near Reagan National Airport, causing significant disruption in air traffic as two passenger jets were forced to abort their landings. The incidents involved flights from Boston and Orlando, which were forced to perform go-arounds to avoid the military chopper. Officials from the FAA and NTSB are currently investigating the event, labeling the aborted landings as ‘unacceptable’ given the implications for airline safety. This close encounter has raised serious concerns about military aircraft operations near busy civilian airports, prompting calls for an urgent review of current protocols.