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  • Delta regional pilot makes 'aggressive maneuver' to avoid B-52 collision

    07/20/2025 2:56:00 PM PDT · by crusty old prospector · 55 replies
    ABC News ^ | July 20, 2025 | Sam Sweeney
    A Delta regional jet on approach to Minot, North Dakota, made an "aggressive maneuver" to avoid a mid-air collision with a B-52 bomber, according to the Delta pilot. The incident took place on July 18, according to the airline. The flight, operated by SkyWest, had departed from Minneapolis. Once on the ground, the pilot apologized to passengers for the abrupt move and explained the situation. "Given his speed ... I don't know how fast they were going, but they were a lot faster than us, I felt it was the safest thing to do to turn behind it," the pilot...