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 is under investigation by both the FAA and U.S. Army due to its dangerously low altitude over a stadium packed with spectators.
The four combat helicopters, from the 101st Airborne Division, prompted significant safety concerns from fans and aviation experts, with video showing them appearing to dip below the stadium's upper rim.
Official investigations were initiated only after local news reports highlighted the incident, with the Army launching a commander's inquiry into potential safety violations.

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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.