Airport Workers Arrested Over Crash Video Leak

The two employees allegedly shared CCTV video of the recent midair collision.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (Photo: Shutterstock | TJ Brown)

[ Airports ]February 3, 2025 9:18 pm ET

By Ryan Ewing

A pair of employees from the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority are facing potential felony charges for allegedly leaking video of Wednesday’s midair collision. MWAA operates both Reagan National and Washington Dulles airports in D.C.

According to Fox 5, Mohamed Lamine Mbengue, age 21, was arrested on Jan. 31. Authorities also arrested 41-year-old Jonathan Savoy on Sunday.

They are charged with computer trespass in Virginia, which could be a felony. Both individuals were later released pending a court date.

Mbengue and Savoy allegedly created an “unauthorized copy” of MWAA surveillance camera footage which showed the deadly crash involving a CRJ-700 and Army Black Hawk helicopter. The video later aired on CNN.

MWAA officials didn’t say whether more airport workers would face charges, per Fox 5. Details are also not yet known regarding whether the duo sold the video.

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Ryan founded AirlineGeeks.com back in February 2013 and has amassed considerable experience in the aviation sector. His work has been featured in several publications and news outlets, including CNN, WJLA, CNET, and Business Insider. During his time in the industry, he's worked in roles pertaining to airport/airline operations while holding a B.S. in Air Transportation Management from Arizona State University along with an MBA. Ryan has experience in several facets of the industry from behind the yoke of a Cessna 172 to interviewing airline industry executives. Ryan works for AirlineGeeks' owner FLYING Media, spearheading coverage in the commercial aviation space.

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Ryan founded AirlineGeeks.com back in February 2013 and has amassed considerable experience in the aviation sector. His work has been featured in several publications and news outlets, including CNN, WJLA, CNET, and Business Insider. During his time in the industry, he's worked in roles pertaining to airport/airline operations while holding a B.S. in Air Transportation Management from Arizona State University along with an MBA. Ryan has experience in several facets of the industry from behind the yoke of a Cessna 172 to interviewing airline industry executives. Ryan works for AirlineGeeks' owner FLYING Media, spearheading coverage in the commercial aviation space.
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