FAA Probes Midair Incident Involving SkyWest Jet, B-52 Bomber

The agency confirmed that an investigation is underway, with details remaining preliminary and subject to change.
FAA Probes Midair Incident Involving SkyWest Jet, B-52 Bomber
A B-52 bomber from Minot Air Force Base in a flyover at the North Dakota State Fair in Minot, N.D., on July 18, 2025. North Dakota Governor's Office via AP
Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating an incident in which a Delta Connection jet operated by SkyWest Airlines made what the pilot described as an “aggressive maneuver” to avoid a midair collision with a U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber near Minot, North Dakota.

The incident occurred on July 18, as SkyWest Flight 3788 was approaching Minot International Airport after departing from Minneapolis, the airline told ABC News. In a statement to The Epoch Times, the FAA confirmed that it is “investigating the event involving SkyWest Airlines Flight 3788 at Minot International Airport,” adding that the information remains preliminary and subject to change.

Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
Reporter
Tom Ozimek is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times. He has a broad background in journalism, deposit insurance, marketing and communications, and adult education.
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