Minot, North Dakota – An air incident that has the potential to be seriously avoided thanks to a quick response from a Delta Connection pilot, who maneuvering “aggressive” to avoid the B-52 bomber owned by the United States Air Force.
The incident occurred during the DL3788 flight, which was operated using Embraer 175LR (N604CZ registration), on a route from Minneapolis to Minot on July 19.
The incident occurred near Minot Air Base (Minot AFB)during the approach phase to land. According to the commercial aircraft captain, the bomber suddenly appeared on the collision lane without any previous warnings from the air traffic regulator.
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To avoid the potential for tragedy, the pilot is a sudden maneuver of avoidance. He explained the situation to the passengers only after the plane managed to move away from danger, and received applause over his extension and peace.
Minot Airport is located in an area without radar coverage, and the management of the air traffic mostly relies on visual procedures. The pilot expressed his surprise over the lack of coordination from the military, especially given the existence of a radar system at the air base.
On social media, the captain received praise for being calm in facing a situation full of pressure. A passenger noted that the detailed explanation of the pilot helped calm the crew and all other passengers.
+ See the explanation video from the pilot
Although tense, the plane managed to land safely at Minot without the victim. Delta and military authorities have not yet provided official comments regarding this incident.
Boeing B-52 Stratofortress
This incident becomes more prominent when viewed from the differences in the size of the aircraft involved: Boeing B-52 Stratofortress has a wing range of 49 meters and a length of about 70 meters, making it one of the largest strategic bombers in the world, while Embraer 175Lr owned by Delta Has a wing range of about 32 meters and a length of 31 meters – making the avoidance maneuvers very crucial given its proximity to a much larger military aircraft and has a very different operating characteristics.
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