Airline pilots execute aggressive maneuvers to avoid military aircraft collisions
TL;DR
A Delta Airlines pilot had to perform an aggressive evasive maneuver to avoid a mid-air collision with a US fighter jet, believed to be a B-52 bomber, near North Dakota. The incident occurred during a flight from Minneapolis to Minot, and the pilot's quick decision was prompted by the aircraft's converging course and speed. The plane landed safely after a go-around, and both SkyWest Airlines and the FAA are investigating the event.
- Delta pilot makes 'aggressive manoeuvre' to avoid midair collision with fighter jet BBC
- Delta regional jet pilot apologizes to passengers for ‘aggressive maneuver’ to avoid a B-52 bomber CNN
- SkyWest flight performed 'go-around' to avoid colliding with a second aircraft NBC News
- Pilot makes ‘aggressive maneuver’ to avoid collision with B-52 bomber The Washington Post
- US airline pilot makes ‘aggressive maneuver’ to avoid colliding with air force bomber The Guardian
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