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SkyWest flight took "aggressive maneuver" to avoid a B-52, pilot says

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.

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SkyWest pilot’s sharp turn avoids path of B-52

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SkyWest Flight Aborts Landing to Avoid Midair Collision Near Military Base

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Recording highlights pilot's apology after "aggressive maneuver"

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.

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Hear pilot apologize for making an ‘aggressive maneuver’ to avoid hitting B-52 bomber

Scientific American · 9h

Could AI Have Prevented SkyWest Airliner’s Near Collision with a B-52 Bomber?

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FAA investigating close call between Delta plane, B-52 Bomber

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...

Atlanta Journal-Constitution · 10h

FAA investigates Delta Connection close call with B-52 bomber

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SkyWest flight does "aggressive maneuver" to avoid a B-52 military aircraft, pilot says

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Near-collision between B-52 and SkyWest jet was caught on camera

What Kadrmas also wound up catching was faint footage of Delta Flight 3788, which is operated by SkyWest, heading into the same airspace as the bomber. “I didn’t think this would be a disaster at the time as the smaller plane was difficult to see from the stands," he said.

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FAA investigating SkyWest jet's near miss with B-52 bomber over North Dakota

The Federal Aviation Administration said on Monday it is investigating a near miss between a SkyWest Airlines jet and a U.S. Air Force jet over North Dakota last week.

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Investigation underway after SkyWest flight's close call with B-52 bomber

An investigation is underway after a pilot on a Delta-operated SkyWest flight said it avoided an apparent near-collision with an Air Force B-52 bomber over North Dakota. CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has the latest.

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SkyWest flight diverted after passenger tries to open emergency door, fights with flight attendant: report

A SkyWest flight from Omaha to Detroit was diverted Thursday over an unruly passenger, who is now facing multiple charges following his arrest in Cedar Rapids.

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Passenger arrested after allegedly trying to open exit door on SkyWest flight

A SkyWest flight to Detroit was diverted to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Thursday evening due to an "unruly" passenger, the airline said.

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SkyWest flight forced into emergency landing after unruly passenger fights crew and attempts to open door, police say

According to the FAA, SkyWest flight 3612 landed in Cedar Rapids “after the crew reported a passenger disturbance.” Upon landing, authorities took 23-year-old chef Mario Nikprelaj into custody

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Near miss between passenger airline, B-52 near Minot

MINOT, N.D. – Passengers on a Delta Airlines flight operated by SkyWest got a scare after a near miss with a B-52 near Minot Friday. The pilot of the flight from Minneapolis to Minot apologized to passengers for what he called an aggressive maneuver. He says he was cleared to land when he noticed the B-52 and had to take action.