Air Force One completed a low‑altitude flyover over Washington, DC on Thursday evening, forcing dozens of residents to call 911 in fear of a crash.
Flight‑tracking data shows the jet hovered between 400 and 1,000 feet, and the 15‑minute pre‑flight notice triggered widespread alarm among neighborhoods.
DC Fire was dispatched after callers reported a large jet, but dispatchers later confirmed the maneuver was a scheduled White House event; the FAA said the flight followed all safety protocols.
White House spokesperson Allison Schuster dismissed criticism, citing FAA compliance and calling the flyover a joyous Halloween celebration, while city council members on X decried the short notice as startling.
Resident Milen Rodban said she had a mini‑heart attack during the flyover, and the FAA will review the incident to ensure continued public safety, with no further action announced by the White House.