SkyWest flight does “aggressive maneuver” to avoid a B-52 military aircraft, pilot says

The pilot of SkyWest flight 3788, operating as Delta Connection, executed an “aggressive maneuver” to avoid a B-52 military aircraft during landing in Minot, North Dakota, resulting in a go-around. The incident, attributed to a lack of communication from air traffic control regarding the military aircraft, is under investigation by SkyWest and the FAA.

Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: A pilot flying a SkyWest plane had to quickly move the airplane to avoid hitting a military jet while landing, and he told the passengers he was sorry for the sudden turn.

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