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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: FAA Probes Near Collision Between Delta-Operated Jet and B-52 Bomber in North Dakota
Caption: FAA Probes Near Collision Between Delta-Operated Jet and B-52 Bomber in North Dakota. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a near miss over North Dakota involving a SkyWest jet operating as a Delta Connection flight and a U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber. SkyWest Flight 3788 was approaching Minot Airport on Friday when the pilot spotted another aircraft in its path and executed a go-around maneuver to avoid a potential collision. The plane later landed safely. The Air Force confirmed one of its B-52s was performing a flyover at the North Dakota State Fair at the time. Representative Betty McCollum called for improved radar tech at Minot Airport, noting the proximity of military exercises. The FAA noted local air traffic control is privately run, not staffed by FAA employees. The incident adds to recent concerns over military and civilian aircraft conflicts, including another close call near Washington, D.C., in March. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current affairs & Politics,FAA,near collision,Delta Connection,SkyWest Flight 3788,B-52 bomber,U.S. Air Force,North Dakota,Minot Airport,go-around maneuver,North Dakota State Fair,Betty McCollum,radar technology,air traffic control,military flyover,civilian aircraft,aviation safety,March incident,Washington D.C.,aircraft conflict,aviation investigation
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