Delta regional jet and a B-52 bomber has raised significant concerns regarding air traffic safety and pilot decision-making. On July 20, 2025, SkyWest Flight 3788 was forced to execute an "aggressive maneuver" to avoid a potential mid-air collision with the military aircraft while approaching Minot, North Dakota . The pilot's quick response not only prevented a catastrophic event but also highlighted the complexities of navigating civilian and military airspace.
Delta Regional Jet making a sudden evasive maneuver to avoid colliding with a U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber raises critical questions about air safety protocols and pilot decision-making in high-pressure situations. On July 20, 2025, SkyWest Flight 3788, operating as a Delta Connection service from Minneapolis to Minot, North Dakota, experienced an unexpected encounter with the military aircraft. The pilot's quick response—described by passengers as an "aggressive maneuver"—was necessitated by the proximity of the bomber . Such incidents highlight the complexities faced by pilots navigating civilian airspace shared with military operations.
Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Minot, North Dakota, SkyWest said in a statement.
The flight landed safely in Minot “after being cleared for approach by the tower but performed a go-around when another aircraft became visible in their flight path,” the statement read.
Delta Flight 3788, operated by SkyWest, landed safely in Minot, North Dakota, after it flew in from Minneapolis, the airline said.
SkyWest said it is investigating the incident.
The near-collision Friday comes just six months after a military helicopter hit a passenger plane near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in the Virginia suburbs of Washington, killing 67 people.
In video posted to social media and verified, the plane's pilot explains to passengers what happened in the air and apologizes for what he called an "aggressive maneuver."
It's unclear how close the two jets came from each other or if a cockpit alarm was activated to warn the pilots of a potential collision. Minot is home to an Air Force base with B-52 bombers.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is currently investigating this incident due to its implications for air traffic control and safety regulations . Notably, the tower involved was not under FAA jurisdiction, which complicates accountability and oversight. Passengers expressed appreciation for the pilot’s transparency regarding the situation; one described it as akin to performing a U-turn mid-flight . This occurrence underscores the importance of effective communication between pilots and passengers during emergencies.
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