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  In a dramatic moment that could have turned tragic, a Delta Connection flight operated by SkyWest Airlines was forced to make an abrupt evasive maneuver on July 18, 2025, to avoid a potential mid-air collision with a U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber. The incident occurred near Minot International Airport (MOT) in North Dakota as both aircraft were on approach to land. What Happened? SkyWest Flight 3788, an Embraer E175 flying under the Delta brand, was on final approach when the crew spotted a B-52 Stratofortress on a seemingly intersecting path. According to initial pilot reports, the flight crew executed an “aggressive maneuver” to avoid the bomber, opting for a go-around at the last second. The flight landed safely a short time later. Passengers described a sharp, sudden turn that deviated from a typical approach pattern. Although there were no injuries, many were left shocked by the unexpected motion and the pilot’s apology over the intercom. “Sorry for the aggressive maneuver...

On June 12, 2025, a routine international flight turned into one of India’s deadliest aviation disasters. Air India Flight AI171 , a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, crashed just moments after takeoff from Ahmedabad Airport , killing 260 people and raising urgent questions about aviation safety and cockpit procedures. Here's everything we know, from the moment the aircraft lifted off to the most recent investigation updates as of July 19, 2025 . ✈️ The Flight: Route, Aircraft, and Crew Flight AI171 was scheduled to operate a nonstop service from Ahmedabad (AMD) to London Gatwick (LGW) . The aircraft involved was a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner , tail number VT-ANB , delivered to Air India in 2014. At the time of the incident, it had logged over a decade of flight time. Onboard were 230 passengers and 12 crew members , including two experienced pilots: Captain Sumeet Sabharwal , age 56, had over 15,600 total flight hours , including 8,600 on the 787 . First Officer Clive Kunder , age ...