US Delta's Boeing 767 Makes Emergency Landing In Los Angeles As Engine Catches Fire During Take-Off
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- Time of India
Delta pilot's daring move: how a split-second decision saved flight from mid-air B-52 disaster
As reported by a Delta pilot flying on route to Minot, North Dakota, was forced to make an 'aggressive manoeuvre' to prevent a collision with a B-52 bomber, present, mid-air. The SkyWest-operated flight took off from Minneapolis, Minnesota on July 18, the date of the incident happening. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Operations Management Project Management Artificial Intelligence CXO Data Analytics others MBA MCA Product Management Data Science Design Thinking Cybersecurity Degree Public Policy Others PGDM Management Finance Healthcare Technology healthcare Data Science Digital Marketing Leadership Skills you'll gain: Quality Management & Lean Six Sigma Analytical Tools Supply Chain Management & Strategies Service Operations Management Duration: 10 Months IIM Lucknow IIML Executive Programme in Strategic Operations Management & Supply Chain Analytics Starts on Jan 27, 2024 Get Details The pilot after landing, apologised, to the passengers and explained the reason he had to evade and cause such a manoeuvre. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Ban Cham: Unsold Furniture Liquidation 2024 (Prices May Surprise You) Unsold Furniture | Search Ads Learn More "Given his speed... I don't know how fast they were going, but they were a lot faster than us, I felt it was the safest thing to do to turn behind it," the pilot reportedly added, as the discussion was recorded. The pilot coolly measured the situation by saying, I apologise for such an event and that he was surprised the Air Force base radar missed it, when it should have always been functional. He thanked the crew for being so understanding and said,'It was not a pleasant day at work.' Live Events It remains unclear if the cockpit alarm was triggered as general response for possible collisions to the pilots, and if not, could be looked at as a surprising miss as an Air Force base with B-52 bombers is located near Minot, expectedly heightening security from Air Force or Air Traffic Controllers. "Recent reports of Air Force and commercial aircraft operating in the vicinity of Minot International Airport are something we are aware of. We're investigating the situation right now,' stated an Air Force spokeswoman to ABC News on Sunday night, July 20. "We can confirm that a B-52 aircraft assigned to Minot AFB conducted a flypast of the North Dakota State Fair Friday evening." According to SkyWest, the event is being looked into.
News18
5 hours ago
- News18
Delta Airlines Jet Makes 'Aggressive' Detour To Avoid Mid-Air Collision With B-52 Bomber In US
Last Updated: The pilot of the Delta Airlines jet blamed unclear air traffic control instructions for the close call and apologised to passengers for the sudden movement of the plane. A Delta Air Lines regional jet narrowly avoided a tragic mishap recently as it was forced to make an 'aggressive manoeuvre" to avoid a mid-air collision with a B-52 bomber in North Dakota last week, according to various media reports. The incident took place on July 18 and is being investigated by SkyWest, which operated the flight. In a viral TikTok video that was uploaded on Saturday, the Delta pilot told passengers that he was forced to make a sudden detour to avoid colliding with a military plane flying nearby. The plane had departed from Minneapolis and was on approach to Minot, North Dakota, home to an Air Force base with B-52 bombers, according to a report by ABC News. The pilot said unclear air traffic control instructions led to the close call. 'For those of you on the right-hand side, you probably saw the airplane kind of coming at us. Nobody told us about it, and so we continued. There's no radar here, so the tower does everything visually," the pilot told passengers in the video. He said he was directed to 'report about six miles from the airport" and was instructed to make a specific turn, according to the PEOPLE magazine. However, when he saw the approaching military aircraft, he told air traffic control, 'There's an airplane over there" and was told to turn in the opposite direction. 'By the time we went back to clearance with nowhere, I saw the airplane that was kind of coming on a converging course with us." The pilot apologised for the sudden movement of the aircraft, saying, 'So sorry about the aggressive manoeuvre." 'It caught me by surprise. This is not normal at all," he continued. 'I don't know why they didn't give us a heads-up, because the airport base does have radar." Meanwhile, passengers on the plane also witnessed the approaching B-52 bomber on one side of the aircraft. Despite the close call, passengers were reportedly calm. 'I felt like I was gaslighting myself, like maybe I was being crazy, because no one else was reacting," said Monica Green, one of the passengers. 'The way he (pilot) said it, it almost sounded like he was insinuating that landing safely might not be an option for a moment. We all just kind of looked at each other and stayed quiet." view comments First Published: July 21, 2025, 09:24 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
17 hours ago
- News18
Flames Shoot Out Of Delta's Boeing 767 During Take Off In Los Angeles
Last Updated: A Delta Air Lines flight to Atlanta made an emergency landing at LAX after an engine caught fire shortly after takeoff. The aircraft returned safely with no injuries reported. A Delta Air Lines flight bound for Atlanta had to make an emergency landing to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on Friday after one of its engines caught fire shortly after take off. A video of the incident went viral, it shows flames bursting out from the aircraft's left engine. There were 226 passengers and 9 crew members on board. As per the reports, Flight DL446, operated by Boeing 767-400 (registration N836MH), departed from the Los Angeles International Airport when the crew detected indications of an engine fire. The pilots quickly declared an emergency and coordinated with Air Traffic Control (ATC) for an immediate return. Delta Aircraft Catches Fire Mid-Air | Video 🚨SHOCKING NEWS: Another #Delta #Boeing 767 survived to #planecrash and forced into #EmergencyLanding after engine bursts into flames mid-air. The flight bound for #Atlanta returned to #LAX just minutes after takeoff. Passengers report terrifying scenes onboard!🛬 All are Safe! — TIger NS (@TIgerNS3) July 19, 2025 No injuries were reported and all passengers returned safely. 'Delta flight 446 returned to Los Angeles shortly after departure following an indication of an issue with the aircraft's left engine," a Delta spokesperson told the BBC. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has initiated an investigation to determine the cause of the fire. The aircraft is powered by two General Electric CF6 engines. Flightradar24 tracking data shows that DL446 climbed out over the Pacific Ocean before turning back inland over the Downey and Paramount areas. This gave the pilots time to complete safety checks and prepare for the emergency landing. view comments First Published: July 20, 2025, 21:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
