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:

The FAA and U.S. Army have launched investigations into a military helicopter flyover at a recent Tennessee Titans game.
The investigation stems from concerns that four combat helicopters flew dangerously low over a stadium full of spectators during a "Salute To Service" event.
Initial official review was not planned until local news reports prompted formal probes into potential violations of FAA minimum safe altitude regulations over congested areas.

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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.