B-52, North Dakota and SkyWest Flight 3788
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MINOT — The Minot Air Force Base is saying the near-collision of its B-52 bomber and a commercial SkyWest flight was a result of miscommunication from the Minot International Airport tower to the B-52 crew.
The B-52 crossed the grandstand at the fairgrounds at 7:50 p.m. and headed west to clear the tower’s airspace before returning to the base.
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The Aviationist on MSNDelta Regional Flight Performs ‘Aggressive Maneuver’ To Avoid B-52 Near MinotA civilian pilot was forced to perform what has been described as an "aggressive go-around" to avoid a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber near
Ground squirrels have proliferated in Minot, North Dakota's fourth-largest city. They've burrowed everywhere from vacant lots to school grounds, residential areas and the downtown area.
Around 7:50 p.m. on July 18, a Minot AFB B-52 bomber conducted a flyover at the North Dakota State Fairgrounds as a special event recognizing Minot as a ‘Great American Defense
Some of Minot’s elected officials are beginning to call for answers following a near-miss between a B-52 and a commercial plane Friday night in Minot.
"So sorry about the aggressive maneuver, it caught me by surprise. This is not normal at all," the pilot told passengers.
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department is hosting thousands of visitors this week at its Conservation and Outdoor Skills Park. There are a variety of activities, exhibits, and information all around that area. Kids and adults can hunt, fish, or try trapping and archery in the Conservation and Outdoor Skills Park.
A Delta pilot made an aggressive maneuver to avoid hitting a B-52 bomber over North Dakota, with Air Force stating the B-52 was on an approved flight path.