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 football game is under investigation by the FAA and U.S. Army due to concerns about the aircraft flying unsafely low over spectators.
Video footage and fan comments suggested the four combat helicopters dipped below the upper rim of the stadium stands, raising questions about adherence to safety regulations.
Official investigations were launched following a series of local news reports highlighting the incident, despite initial statements from the Army that no formal review was scheduled.

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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.