A Delta regional jet narrowly avoided a mid-air collision with a U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber near Minot, North Dakota, after the pilot made an 'aggressive maneuver' during descent.
The incident, which was caught on video and widely shared online, occurred because air traffic controllers failed to warn either aircraft about the other's presence. Passengers described the evasive action as sudden and jarring, but the pilot quickly explained and apologized, emphasizing the abnormality of the situation. Both the Federal Aviation Administration and the Air Force have launched investigations into the near-miss, with early reports blaming communication lapses in the control tower.
The event has raised concerns about air traffic safety, especially at airports where control towers are operated by private companies.
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