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Delta Pilot Averts Collision with B-52 Bomber

7/20/2025

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A Delta flight nearly faced disaster on Friday when it almost collided with a B-52 bomber over North Dakota. Thanks to the quick thinking of the pilot, who performed an evasive maneuver, tragedy was averted. Passengers expressed their gratitude, applauding the pilot's honest account of the radar limitations at Minot Airport and the communication challenges with air traffic control.

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Story summary

A Delta flight nearly faced disaster on Friday when it almost collided with a B-52 bomber over North Dakota. Thanks to the quick thinking of the pilot, who performed an evasive maneuver, tragedy was averted. Passengers expressed their gratitude, applauding the pilot's honest account of the radar limitations at Minot Airport and the communication challenges with air traffic control.