FAA, Army Investigating Low Flyover During NFL Game

A military helicopter flyover at a recent Tennessee Titans football game in Nashville is under investigation by the FAA and U.S. Army officials after the four combat aircraft flew low over a stadium filled with spectators.

Kimberly Johnson

Thursday, December 02, 2021 at 04:32 PM ET

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Combat helicopters fly over the field before the Tennessee Titans take on the New Orleans Saints at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. Screengrab: Avid Nortown/YouTube

Key Takeaways:

A military helicopter flyover at a Tennessee Titans game on November 14 is under investigation by the FAA and U.S. Army for reportedly flying unsafely low over a stadium filled with spectators.
Video evidence and fan accounts suggest the combat aircraft dipped below the upper stands, raising significant safety concerns about the altitude.
Retired aviation experts indicated the flight path likely violated standard FAA minimum altitude regulations for congested areas, prompting both the FAA and the 101st Airborne Division to launch formal inquiries into the incident.

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The AH-64 Apache, UH-60 Blackhawk, and CH-47 Chinook helicopters were flown by the Combat Aviation Brigade of the 101st Airborne Division from Fort Campbell, Kentucky, during the November 14 game as part of a “Salute To Service” event.