The pilot of a SkyWest flight told passengers Friday night that he performed an "aggressive maneuver" to avoid a B-52 military aircraft in-flight as he came in for a landing in Minot, North Dakota — then apologized for the sudden move.

A pilot apologized on Friday night for an apparent close call in the sky with a B-52 bomber while traveling from Minneapolis to Minot, North Dakota.

SkyWest said it is investigating but stressed that the flight "landed safely in Minot after being cleared for approach by the tower but performing a go-around when another aircraft became visible in t...