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Investigation underway after jet narrowly avoids Air Force bomber

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A SkyWest flight, operating as a Delta connection, with 80 people on board made a sharp maneuver to avoid a B-52 bomber flying over the North Dakota State Fair. The FAA is investigating how the aircraft came so close.

Breakdown
  • A Delta regional jet made an abrupt turn to avoid a B-52 bomber during its descent near Minot. 16s
  • The bomber was performing a scheduled flyover for the North Dakota State Fair. 7s
  • The Air Force says it notified air traffic controllers of the flyover in advance. 54s
  • The Minot control tower did not advise the Delta flight of the bomber's approach. 1m 6s
  • The FAA is investigating the incident and reviewing flight data and radar records. 1m 10s
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