Close Call: Civilian Jet and Air Force Plane Narrowly Avoid Collision
The FAA is investigating a close call between a SkyWest Airlines jet and a U.S. Air Force B-52 over North Dakota. The SkyWest flight safely rerouted after spotting the military aircraft. The FAA and NTSB are scrutinizing this and other recent incidents involving military and civilian planes.
The Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation into a near collision between a SkyWest Airlines jet and a U.S. Air Force B-52 over North Dakota last week, officials revealed on Monday.
The SkyWest Flight 3788, traveling from Minneapolis to Minot, North Dakota, was forced to perform a go-around during its landing approach when the military aircraft suddenly appeared in its flight path. The flight eventually landed safely on Friday.
Officials from the Minot Air Force Base confirmed the B-52 was conducting a flyover of the North Dakota State Fair when the incident occurred, sparking debates over air traffic safety near military operations.
(With inputs from agencies.)
- READ MORE ON:
- SkyWest
- FAA
- Air Force
- collision
- Minot
- Delta Connection
- air traffic
- near miss
- B-52
- investigation
Advertisement
Google News