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SkyWest flight took "aggressive maneuver" to avoid a B-52, pilot says
The pilot of a SkyWest flight told passengers Friday night that he performed an "aggressive maneuver" to avoid a B-52 military aircraft in-flight as he came in for a landing in Minot, North Dakota — then apologized for the sudden move.

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SkyWest flight narrowly avoids collision with B-52 bomber in North Dakota
SkyWest flight performed 'go-around' to avoid colliding with a second aircraft
A pilot made sharp turn to avoid a B-52 bomber over North Dakota
The pilot of a regional airliner flying over North Dakota made an unexpected sharp turn to avoid a possible midair collision with a military B-52 bomber that was in its flight path over the weekend.

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Recording highlights pilot's apology after "aggressive maneuver"
Hear pilot apologize for making an ‘aggressive maneuver’ to avoid B-52 bomber
SkyWest Flight Aborts Landing to Avoid Midair Collision Near Military Base
After the SkyWest plane landed safely on Friday, the pilot told passengers that he had made an “aggressive maneuver” to avoid hitting a military aircraft, according to a recording of his remarks that...

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Delta regional jet pilot apologizes to passengers for ‘aggressive maneuver’ to avoid a B-52 bomber
Commercial airliner, military aircraft avoid near miss over Minot
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Air traffic controllers didn't warn a B-52 bomber crew about a nearby airliner, the Air Force says
The U.S. Air Force says air traffic controllers at Minot International Airport in North Dakota failed to warn a military B-52 bomber crew about a nearby commercial plane.
Near-collision between B-52 and SkyWest jet was caught on camera
What Kadrmas also wound up catching was faint footage of Delta Flight 3788, which is operated by SkyWest, heading into the same airspace as the bomber. “I didn’t think this would be a disaster at the time as the smaller plane was difficult to see from the stands," he said.
FAA says it will investigate incident between SkyWest jet and B-52
A Delta regional jet on approach to Minot, North Dakota, made an "aggressive maneuver" to avoid a midair collision with a B-52 bomber.
Investigation underway after SkyWest flight's close call with B-52 bomber
An investigation is underway after a pilot on a Delta-operated SkyWest flight said it avoided an apparent near-collision with an Air Force B-52 bomber over North Dakota. CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has the latest.
SkyWest flight diverted after passenger tries to open emergency door, fights with flight attendant: report
A SkyWest flight from Omaha to Detroit was diverted Thursday over an unruly passenger, who is now facing multiple charges following his arrest in Cedar Rapids.
SkyWest flight forced into emergency landing after unruly passenger fights crew and attempts to open door, police say
According to the FAA, SkyWest flight 3612 landed in Cedar Rapids “after the crew reported a passenger disturbance.” Upon landing, authorities took 23-year-old chef Mario Nikprelaj into custody
SkyWest flight diverts to an Iowa airport after a passenger tried to open emergency exit
A Nebraska man was arrested in Cedar Rapids on July 17 after he allegedly assaulted a person on a SkyWest flight and tried to open an emergency exit.
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Near miss between passenger airline, B-52 near Minot
MINOT, N.D. – Passengers on a Delta Airlines flight operated by SkyWest got a scare after a near miss with a B-52 near Minot Friday. The pilot of the flight from Minneapolis to Minot apologized to passengers for what he called an aggressive maneuver. He says he was cleared to land when he noticed the B-52 and had to take action.
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