B-2 bomber of America filling up a bouquet over a ocean (symbolic photo)
Bismarck (America): America’s B-2 bomber has been in the most discussion since destroying 3 nuclear bases of Iran. Meanwhile, another big news is coming out about the B-2 bomber. America’s B-2 bomber collides with a commercial plane. During this time the great negligence of American air traffic control has been revealed. The airliner had 80 people, including 4 crew members.
When did the incident happen?
According to the information, the incident occurred on Friday in the North Dakota region. The Air Traffic Controller (ATC), posted at a small airport here, did not inform the crew of a B-52 bomber that a commercial aircraft (airline) was also flying in the area at the same time. The US Air Force gave this information on Monday. The incident has become a cause of concern in recent air security in the country.
How was the accident averted?
It is being told that it was flying on delta flight 3788 from Miniyapolis, a pilot in Skywest Airlines, during which he had to take an aggressive turn. So that he can avoid colliding with B-52 bomber. At that time he was preparing for landing at Minot International Airport. According to the Air Force, the B-52 bomber flew over the North Dakota State Fair, which was agreed to FAA (Federal Aviation Administration), Minot Airport ATC and Minot Air Force Base ATC.
What happened suddenly?
During the first flyover of the B-52 bomber, ATC of the airbase asked the bomber’s crew to contact the ATC of Minot Airport, just before 8 pm. The Air Force said, “The B-52 crew contacted the airport tower and directed them to continue the flight 2 miles west after the flyover, but the tower did not inform him about the inbound commercial aircraft.”
Pilot told the incident
Regarding this entire incident, the pilot said, “This was not normal. A video recorded by a passenger of delta flight heard the pilot to say on the intercom,” Sorry, that turn was a bit aggressive. ” It was suddenly for me too… I do not know why they did not warn us. this is not normal.” The flight had 76 passengers and 4 crew members. FAA, Air Force and Skywest Airlines are investigating the incident.
Recent incidents before this
Washington D.C. In January 2025, there was a collision between an army helicopter and a passenger aircraft, killing 67 people.
In February 2025, a Southwest Flight had to stop landing at Midway Airport in Chicago to avoid conflict with another aircraft.
Such incidents have raised questions on FAA monitoring and military-citizen communication. (AP)
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