John Wayne Airport

John Wayne Airport, located in Orange County, California, is the focal point of a recent safety investigation. The airport is newsworthy due to a near-collision incident involving a United Airlines Boeing 737-800 (flight 589) and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter. On Tuesday at approximately 8:40 PM, the United flight was on its final approach to John Wayne Airport when the helicopter crossed its path, coming within a few hundred feet. This triggered an alarm in the cockpit, prompting the pilots to take evasive action to avoid a collision. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is currently investigating the incident, which is described as the latest in a series of close calls between passenger jets and military aircraft. The incident highlights the importance of air traffic control procedures and the potential risks associated with military and civilian aircraft sharing airspace near airports.