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New York Post
6 days ago
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- New York Post
B-52 bomber wasn't warned about approaching Delta plane before shocking near-miss in North Dakota: Air Force
Air traffic controllers in North Dakota failed to warn a US Air Force B-52 bomber about an approaching passenger jet, which was forced to take evasive action to avoid a midair collision, the military claimed. The B-52 Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base was participating in a scheduled flyover at the North Dakota State Fair in Minot Saturday night, just minutes before tragedy nearly struck, according to the Air Force. The planned maneuver had been cleared in advance with the Federal Aviation Administration and air traffic controllers at both Minot International Airport and Minot Air Force Base, with military crews in direct contact throughout, officials said. Advertisement 4 Map showing a near-collision near Minot, ND, between a B-52 bomber and a Delta plane. 'The B-52 crew contacted Minot International Airport tower and the tower provided instructions to continue 2 miles westbound after the flyover,' military officials said in a statement Monday. 'The tower did not advise of the inbound commercial aircraft. The B-52 crossed the fairgrounds show center at 7:50 p.m. and proceeded west as directed to clear Minot International Tower's airspace before returning to Minot AFB.' Advertisement The SkyWest Airlines flight – en route from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Minot International Airport – made an unexpected series of 'aggressive' sharp turns mid-air to avoid the incoming bomber, which was reportedly visible from the right-side windows to both crew and passengers. 4 The B-52 bomber was conducting a flyover Saturday when it was given the OK to travel. AP Video taken by a passenger aboard the harrowing Delta-operated aircraft captured the quick-thinking pilot explaining to the 76 travelers and four crew members onboard that he banked hard after spotting the bomber directly in the landing path given by air traffic control. 'Sorry about the aggressive maneuver,' the heroic pilot said in the footage shared on social media. Advertisement 4 The Air Force said air traffic controllers at Minot International Airport failed to warn them about the incoming plane. AP 'It caught me by surprise. This is not normal at all. I don't know why they didn't give us a heads-up, because the Air Force base does have radar … long story short, it was not fun, but I do apologize for it, and thank you for understanding. Not a fun day at work.' While the plane landed safely, the near-miss marks the latest in a string of alarming aviation incidents and tragedies to rattle the skies since the start of the year. 4 The pilot was forced to make an unexpected series of 'aggressive' sharp turns mid-air to avoid the bomber. Advertisement The FAA is investigating Saturday's incident. With Post wires.
Express Tribune
19-02-2025
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- Express Tribune
Delta upside-down plane crash allegedly involved all-female crew
The upside-down crash of a Delta flight in Toronto has sparked intense scrutiny and debate, particularly surrounding the pilot's identity and the role of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies in aviation. The incident occurred on Monday at Toronto Pearson International Airport when a Delta-operated Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft flipped upside down during its landing attempt, injuring 21 people. The flight, operated by Endeavor Air, a regional airline affiliated with Delta, was traveling from Minneapolis-St. Paul and had 80 people on board, including crew members. Following the impact, parts of the aircraft separated, and a fire ensued, according to Canadian investigators. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is leading the inquiry into the crash, with assistance from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Initial reports indicate that weather conditions, including gusting crosswinds and blowing snow, were present at the time of the crash. However, the lack of the usual 'flare' maneuver—where pilots pull the nose of the plane up just before touchdown to slow the aircraft and ensure a smoother landing—has raised questions among aviation experts about potential issues with the pilot's actions during the descent. ❗️ It's interesting how Delta hasn't released even a SLIVER of information on the pilots in yesterday's crash 🤔 What's going on, @Delta? Who was flying the plane? — Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) February 18, 2025 This crash is part of a series of recent aviation tragedies, including the January 29 collision over the Potomac River near Washington, D.C., between American Airlines Flight 5342 and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter, which killed 67 people, as well as a medevac crash in Philadelphia that claimed seven lives. President Donald Trump, during a January 30 briefing about the American Airlines collision, described the incident as a "real tragedy" and suggested that government DEI policies and employee mental health were factors contributing to the crashes. In addition to the technical details of the Delta crash, online speculation has turned toward the identity of the pilot and the potential influence of DEI hiring practices. Endeavor Air has publicly promoted the use of all-female 'unmanned' flights, with TikTok videos from the airline showcasing its commitment to diversity in the cockpit. The plane that crashed in Toronto was a Delta flight operated by Endeavor Air, a small airline obsessed with all-female "unmanned" flights — End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) February 19, 2025 This has led some social media users to question whether the pilot involved in the crash was hired as part of Delta's broader push to diversify its workforce. The term 'DEI hire' has been used by some to imply that individuals might be hired based on diversity quotas, rather than solely on their qualifications and experience. The pinned video on Delta's TikTok account: — Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) February 18, 2025 Delta Airlines responded to the incident by reassuring the public that safety is its top priority. The airline reported that 19 of the 21 passengers who were taken to local hospitals following the crash have since been released and are recovering from their injuries. The two remaining hospitalized passengers are in stable condition, and none of the injuries are considered life-threatening. As the investigation into Flight 4819 continues, the questions surrounding the pilot's background and the impact of DEI initiatives on aviation safety are likely to remain a point of contention.
