Passengers Shocked as Pilot Evades Midair Crash with B-52 Bomber

 Passengers shocked as pilot evades midair crash with B-52 bomber


Passengers shocked as pilot evades midair crash with B-52 bomber

A pilot is being praised for his agility and resourcefulness after a dramatic near-miss in the air. The Minneapolis-St. Paul to Minot International Airport Embraer E175 plane was headed when it suddenly came face-to-face with a B-52 Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base.

The SkyWest Airlines pilot executed a forceful sequence of theatrical midair turns to prevent crashing into the military plane, which flew so closely that it could be easily viewed from the right side of the aircraft.

An eyewitness report

"All of the sudden we just jerk violently to the right — we just kept making more and more turns, and he gets on the announcement and says, 'I'm sorry everyone, I'll tell you everything once we've landed safely.'

The pilot speaks

The pilot apologized to the passengers later and said:

"Since his speed. I have no idea how fast they were moving, but they moved much faster than we did. I figured it was the best thing to do to make the turn behind it. Sorry about the hard maneuver; I was caught off guard. Not usual at all. I have no idea why they didn't warn us, since the Air Force base does have radar. short version is, it was not enjoyable, but I do apologize and appreciate your understanding. Not a not a fun day on the job."

The Air Force is investigating

"We are familiar with the recent press accounts of commercial and Air Force aircraft flying in space near Minot International Airport. We are looking into the issue now. We can verify that a B-52 aircraft based at Minot AFB did fly over the North Dakota State Fair Friday night."

Delta released a statement

Delta Airlines, operating Sky West, released the following statement following the incident:

"SkyWest 3788, Delta Connection from Minneapolis, Minnesota to Minot, North Dakota, landed safely in Minot after being cleared to the approach by tower but did a go-around when they saw another aircraft in their line of flight. We're investigating the incident." 

News Source:

https://creators.yahoo.com/lifestyle/story/passengers-terrified-as-pilot-maneuvers-to-avoid-midair-collision-with-b-52-bomber-174817994.html

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