Air traffic controllers didn’t warn a B-52 bomber crew about a nearby commercial plane, the Air Force says
Summary
A SkyWest commercial plane had to make a sudden turn to avoid an Air Force B-52 bomber at Minot International Airport in North Dakota. The air traffic controllers at the airport did not inform the bomber's crew about the nearby commercial flight, prompting investigations by the FAA, Air Force, and SkyWest.Key Facts
- A SkyWest flight performed a sharp maneuver to avoid a B-52 bomber in its path near Minot Airport.
- The bomber was doing a flyover for the North Dakota State Fair, which was coordinated with the FAA and local air traffic control.
- Minot's air traffic control did not warn the bomber's crew about the SkyWest plane.
- Video from the SkyWest flight showed the pilot apologizing for the sudden movement.
- The FAA, Air Force, and SkyWest Airlines are investigating the incident.
- The Minot airport uses a private company to staff its control tower, which is typical for smaller airports.
- Small airports like Minot often lack their own radar systems and rely on regional FAA facilities for traffic management.
- Minot International Airport handles between 18 to 24 flights daily.
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