On July 18, a Delta regional jet pilot apologized to passengers for performing a “aggressive manoeuvre” to prevent a possible collision with a B-52 bomber near Minot, North Dakota, United States.
As a Delta Connection flight from Minneapolis to Minot, SkyWest Flight 3788 was involved in the incident.
The incident is being investigated, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
After the plane had safely touched down, the pilot explained the passengers that the B-52’s sudden appearance and far faster speed had necessitated the manoeuvre, Fox Business News reports.
The pilot noted that the Air Force base has radar capabilities and expressed surprise at the lack of prior warning.
