FAA to probe viral incident of pilots making animal noises on ATC frequency: 'Conversations must be related to….’
Mint·1h ago·Neutral
What Happened
The FAA announced an investigation into an incident at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport where pilots made animal sounds like meowing on Air Traffic Control frequency. FAA regulations prohibit non-essential conversations below 10,000 feet altitude, requiring all communications relate to safe aircraft operation. The agency will probe potential regulatory violations. Pilot identities remain unclear.
Key Entities
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Ronald Reagan Washington National AirportAir Traffic Control (ATC)Pilots