A Delta Air Lines plane had to abort its landing to avoid a mid-air collision with a B-52 bomber in North Dakota last week, prompting an investigation by the FAA.
Last week, a significant aviation incident occurred involving a Delta Air Lines flight that was forced to abort its landing to avoid colliding with a B-52 bomber in North Dakota. This close call took place on July 18 and has raised alarms about aviation safety in the United States, which is already under scrutiny due to various operational challenges.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced it is investigating the incident involving Delta flight 3788, operated by SkyWest. Reports suggest that the pilot described the incident as an aggressive maneuver, indicating the severity of the situation. Following the landing, the pilot reportedly apologized to passengers for the incident, which underscores the gravity of what could have been a tragic accident.
This near-miss highlights the larger issues plaguing U.S. aviation, including a chronic shortage of air traffic controllers, technical malfunctions in air traffic systems, and the recent fatal accident involving an American Airlines regional plane and a U.S. Army helicopter. With transportation safety under the spotlight, Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy's comments reflect the urgent need for improved measures to ensure the safety of air travel in the country.
