Airline pilot was about to land in N.D. when he saw a B-52 'coming at us'
Summary
A commercial flight approaching Minot International Airport in North Dakota had to suddenly change its flight path to avoid a military B-52 bomber flying nearby. The pilot of the SkyWest flight took action to prevent a potential collision, and later apologized to passengers, saying they had not been informed about the bomber.Key Facts
- A SkyWest commercial flight was approaching Minot International Airport when it encountered a B-52 bomber.
- The bomber was conducting a flyover at the North Dakota State Fair.
- The SkyWest pilot made a sharp maneuver to avoid a potential collision or the turbulent air behind the bomber.
- The pilot apologized to passengers, who cheered after the incident.
- The Air Force, Federal Aviation Administration, and the airline are investigating what happened.
- The pilot’s explanation was recorded and shared on social media by a passenger.
- The airport’s air traffic control does not have radar and uses visual observation.
- The bomber flyover coincided with an event at the state fairground, located near the airport.
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