Delta Regional Pilot Forced to Make 'Aggressive Maneuver'
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A SkyWest flight, acting as a Delta connection between Minneapolis to Minot, North Dakota, was cleared for landing on Friday when the pilot “performed a go-around” to avoid colliding with a B-52 bomber, the airline said.
The pilot of the SkyWest flight apologized to passengers after having to make an "aggressive maneuver" to avoid what he identified as a B-52 bomber near Minot.
A crew conducting a ceremonial B-52 flyover at the North Dakota State Fair Friday was not advised of an inbound commercial aircraft, according to a statement from base public affairs.