[Source](https://justthenews.com/accountability/probe-near-collision-airport-finds-controllers-didnt-halt-flights-amid-military) > A federal investigation into the almost-collision between a Delta Air Lines flight and military jets near Reagan National Airport found that airport controllers didn't stop flights during the military flyover. > The incident occurred March 28, and details of the investigation were reported Tuesday. > Sources told CNN air traffic controllers in the control tower of the Washington, D.C.-area airport didn't hold departing flights for five minutes like they were supposed to, as military jets were scheduled to do a flyover at 3:17 p.m.