NTSB says B-52 bomber nearly hit two different planes in North Dakota last month
Two near misses over Minot last month are raising tough questions about aviation safety at smaller airports. A preliminary NTSB report shows a B-52 bomber, fresh from a State Fair flyover, came dangerously close to both a Delta flight with 80 passengers and a small Piper plane near the Minot airport. Confusing commands, delayed instructions, and a lack of radar all contributed to the chaos. While all three planes landed safely, investigators say it underscores vulnerabilities at contract towers like Minot’s.
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