NTSB Report Reveals Dangerous Near-Misses of B-52 Bomber with Civilian Aircraft in North Dakota

On July 19 over North Dakota, a B-52 bomber on a public flyover came dangerously close not just to one but two civilian aircraft—an incident that raises urgent questions about air traffic safety and military coordination. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) preliminary report reveals how close American families flying commercial and private planes came to catastrophe because of confused commands from local controllers and inadequate communication with the Air Force crew. Why Are Our Skies Over Domestic Airports Becoming Riskier? The incident unfolded as the B-52 completed its flyover at the North Dakota State Fair near Minot. Delta Flight...