US Pilot Executes Aggressive Maneuver to Avoid B-52 Collision
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A SkyWest commercial airline pilot had to perform an aggressive maneuver to avoid a collision with a US Air Force B-52 bomber during landing at Minot, North Dakota, after being unexpectedly cleared to land while the bomber was in the vicinity, prompting an investigation into communication lapses and safety protocols.
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- US airline pilot makes ‘aggressive maneuver’ to avoid colliding with air force bomber The Guardian
- Pilot makes ‘aggressive maneuver’ to avoid collision with B-52 bomber The Washington Post
- FAA says it will investigate incident between SkyWest jet and B-52 ABC News
- UPDATE: Pilot of commercial flight performs ‘aggressive maneuver’ to avoid mid-air collision with B-52 bomber KFYR-TV
- SkyWest flight performed 'go-around' to avoid colliding with a second aircraft NBC News
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