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"Put down the iPad, turn 20 degrees right"/ Trump's Air Force One escapes collision with a passenger plane, how tragedy was averted

2025-09-18 14:28:25Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

"Put down the iPad, turn 20 degrees right"/ Trump's Air Force One

US President Donald Trump has had a scary moment during a flight. A Spirit Airlines passenger plane flew too close to Air Force One, the US presidential plane, while the two planes were flying over Long Island, New York.

The incident occurred during the climb of Spirit Flight 1300, headed from Fort Lauderdale (Miami) to Boston, and required an emergency maneuver after air traffic controllers intervened.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched a formal investigation to determine the facts and verify whether the minimum separation between the two aircraft was respected.

Although no one was injured and flights continued as normal, the incident reopens the debate over safety in US airspace, especially when it involves government aircraft.

What happened in the skies over Long Island?  According to federal authorities and radar data, the incident occurred last Monday as Air Force One was leaving US airspace en route to the United Kingdom with Donald Trump on board.

At the same time, Spirit Airlines Flight 1300 was gaining altitude from Fort Lauderdale toward Boston.

The two planes found themselves flying on converging paths in the sky over Long Island Sound, raising alarms at air traffic control centers.

Flightradar24 noted that the two planes were 8 to 11 miles (about 13-18 km) apart, with a differential altitude of approximately 9,000 feet, or almost 2,700 meters.

However, visual perception among the crews was still critical, requiring immediate intervention.

"Put down the iPad, turn 20 degrees right"/ Trump's Air Force One

Frantic communication with the control tower   Recorded radio communications, reported by several American media outlets, show the growing concern of FAA controllers, who repeatedly ordered Spirit flight 1300 to change course.

“Turn 20 degrees right,” they are heard saying at one point. The tone gradually becomes more urgent: “Pay attention,” and finally, “Put down the iPad,” a phrase that has sparked discussion on social media. The Spirit flight crew responded to the instructions, albeit a few seconds late.

The corrective action averted any consequences, but confirmed the urgency of the situation. The flight then continued without further incident, landing safely in Boston.

What the FAA says  The Federal Aviation Administration has confirmed the opening of an investigation to determine whether the incident violated aviation safety protocols.

In an initial official statement, the agency stressed that, based on preliminary data, the minimum regulatory separation between the two aircraft was maintained.

Spirit Airlines, for its part, stated that the crew followed "all required procedures and instructions received from the control tower."

No damage to the aircraft or injuries to passengers were reported, but authorities remain vigilant about compliance with flight regulations over Air Force One, whose airspace is normally considered highly protected.

New doubts over security – President Trump has not commented on the incident.

However, the news has attracted the attention of international media and aviation experts, who are calling for greater scrutiny and a review of procedures in the event of unauthorized proximity to presidential aircraft.

A recent case is the incident in Washington on January 31, 2025, when a PSA Airlines passenger plane (operated by American Airlines) collided with a military helicopter over the Potomac River, killing all passengers on board.

In that case, the operating conditions of the control tower and the coordination between controllers and pilots were also called into question.

Although the contexts and causes are not comparable, the similar dangerous proximity highlights that even minor errors or delays in control can have tragic consequences. The case remains under review, pending the final results of the FAA's investigation.

If irregularities were to emerge, action could be taken against both the airline involved and air traffic management in that area.


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