A Delta regional flight operated by SkyWest Airlines avoided a collision with a B-52 bomber in North Dakota. The flight from Minneapolis to Minot had to maneuver aggressively to evade the bomber. The pilot expressed surprise and concern about the lack of communication from the Air Force regarding the incident. SkyWest stated that the flight initially cleared for approach performed a go-around due to visibility of another aircraft. No one was hurt during the incident, and the plane landed safely in Minot.
The Delta flight operated by SkyWest was headed toward North Dakota when it encountered a B-52 bomber from Minot Air Force Base.
The pilot of SkyWest flight 3788 said the craft managed to evade the B-52 by executing an 'aggressive maneuver'.
The pilot expressed surprise at the encounter, stating, 'this is not normal at all' and questioned why no prior warning was issued.
SkyWest confirmed the flight performed a go-around due to another aircraft becoming visible during their approach.
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