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Global News
3 days ago
- General
- Global News
Delta pilot's ‘aggressive manoeuvre' avoids mid-air collision with B-52 bomber
A Delta regional pilot made an 'aggressive manoeuvre' to avoid a mid-air collision with a U.S. air force B-52 bomber on Friday. The incident occurred on SkyWest Flight 3788 from Minneapolis to Minot, N.D., according to a statement from SkyWest. The flight landed safely in Minot 'after being cleared for approach by the tower but performed a go-around when another aircraft became visible in their flight path.' Audio from the pilot was posted to TikTok by a passenger in which the pilot can be heard apologizing after explaining that the aircraft was 'kind of, sort of coming at us.' 'Nobody told us about it and so we continued and there's no radar here so the tower does everything visually and so they said, 'Report about six miles from the airport,' and so we did that. I think he realized that the spacing wasn't going to work,' the pilot said in the video. Story continues below advertisement 'They said, 'Turn right,' and I looked over and there was an airplane that was supposedly on the right-hand side. I thought it was a small airplane like the one you see at the airport right now doing touch-and-gos,' he said. 'He said, 'Turn right,' and I said, 'There's an airplane over there,' and he says, 'Turn left,' and by the time we read back to clearance, I looked over and saw the airplane it was kind of coming on a converging course with us.' Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy The pilot said the other plane was 'a military plane going a lot faster than us.' 'Sorry about the aggressive manoeuvre. It caught me by surprise. It's not normal at all. I don't know why they didn't give us a heads-up,' the pilot told passengers. 'The airport base also does have radar and nobody said, 'Hey, there's also a B-52 in the pattern.' 'Long story short, it was not fun, but I do apologize for it and I thank you for understanding. Not a fun day at work.' SkyWest said the flight had 76 passengers and four crew members on board. There were no reports of injuries. The near-collision is currently under investigation by SkyWest Airlines, the Federal Aviation Administration and the air force. Story continues below advertisement 'We are aware of the recent reporting regarding commercial and Air Force aircraft operating in airspace around Minot International Airport. We are currently looking into the matter. We can confirm that a B-52 aircraft assigned to Minot AFB conducted a flyover of the North Dakota State Fair Friday evening,' an air force spokesperson told ABC News. The near-collision comes one day after a SkyWest flight from Omaha, Neb., to Detroit was diverted due to an 'unruly passenger,' according to police. SkyWest Flight 3612, which was operating as a Delta connection for the flight, left Omaha's Eppley Airfield and was diverted to the Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, because of an 'in-air disturbance' by a passenger. The passenger allegedly got into an altercation with a flight attendant and attempted to open an emergency exit door mid-flight. 'The flight diverted to Cedar Rapids where police officers met the flight and arrested the individual,' the Cedar Rapids Police Department said in a press release. Mario Nikprelaj, 23, from Nebraska, was transported to the Linn County Correctional Centre and charged with disorderly conduct, assault, possession of prescription medication, a tax stamp violation and first-degree harassment. Police added that further charges are possible pending further investigation.
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Indian Express
Man threatens flight attendant on US flight, attempts to open emergency exit midair
A domestic US flight from Omaha to Detroit was forced to make an emergency landing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, after a 23-year-old man allegedly tried to open the emergency exit door midair, assaulted a flight attendant and issued death threats. According to a report by The New York Times (NYT), the passenger, Mario Nikprelaj from Elkhorn, Nebraska, was arrested by the local police after the aircraft touched down at Eastern Iowa Airport. He faces multiple criminal charges, including assault, disorderly conduct, harassment and unlawful possession of prescription drugs. The incident occurred aboard Flight 3612, operated by SkyWest Airlines under Delta Air Lines' regional brand Delta Connection. As NYT reported, the aircraft was carrying 67 passengers and four crew members when Nikprelaj, seated in an emergency exit row, suddenly lunged for the exit door shortly after takeoff. 'One guy is yelling: 'Hey, we need help back here! He's trying to open the door,'' the NYT quoted Jonathan Spencer Van der Waarden, a fellow passenger who was returning home to Michigan after a work trip, as saying. Speaking to the NYT, Van der Waarden added that Nikprelaj had displayed erratic behavior throughout the flight, including standing up during takeoff. A video shared with the NYT shows the suspect in a white T-shirt, hands bound behind him, being escorted off the plane by personnel of the US law enforcement. The aircraft remained grounded for over two hours as the police collected statements from passengers and crew. The NYT report further revealed that during the descent, Nikprelaj allegedly marched toward the cockpit and engaged in further altercations with passengers and crew who attempted to restrain him. 'He was just being very aggressive,' Van der Waarden told the NYT. Upon arrest, the police recovered 41 pills of Alprazolam (commonly sold as Xanax), an anti-anxiety drug, which Nikprelaj allegedly carried without a prescription or tax stamp. A criminal complaint, as per the NYT, said he may face further charges. Nikprelaj appeared before a US judge on Friday, who set his bail at $10,000. As of now, it is unclear if he has secured legal representation.
Vancouver Sun
5 days ago
- Vancouver Sun
Plane makes an emergency landing after passenger fights with a flight attendant, tries to open exit door midair: authorities
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — A regional airline flight heading to Detroit had to make an emergency landing in eastern Iowa after a passenger fought with a flight attendant and tried to open an exit door midair, according to the pilot's communication with air traffic controllers. The pilot of the SkyWest Airlines Flight 3612 contacted the tower at Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids shortly after 6 p.m. Thursday requesting to land because of a passenger causing a disturbance. 'He's in a fight with our flight attendant right now, trying to open the emergency exit,' the pilot said, according to audio captured by LiveATC. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. The disturbance happened shortly after the SkyWest flight departed from Omaha, Nebraska, around 5:30 p.m. Thursday, according to police. The flight was diverted to and landed safely at the Cedar Rapids airport, according to a statement from the Federal Aviation Administration. Once on the ground, local police boarded and arrested the 23-year-old Omaha man, Cedar Rapids police said. The flight was able to travel on to Detroit later Thursday night, according to a statement issued by SkyWest Airlines, a Utah-based regional carrier that operates flights for major airlines like United, Delta, American and Alaska Airlines. 'SkyWest has zero tolerance for unruly behavior as safety for our customers and crew is our top priority,' the statement read. Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here .
Edmonton Journal
5 days ago
- Edmonton Journal
Plane makes an emergency landing after passenger fights with a flight attendant, tries to open exit door midair: authorities
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — A regional airline flight heading to Detroit had to make an emergency landing in eastern Iowa after a passenger fought with a flight attendant and tried to open an exit door midair, according to the pilot's communication with air traffic controllers. Article content The pilot of the SkyWest Airlines Flight 3612 contacted the tower at Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids shortly after 6 p.m. Thursday requesting to land because of a passenger causing a disturbance. Article content Article content Article content 'He's in a fight with our flight attendant right now, trying to open the emergency exit,' the pilot said, according to audio captured by LiveATC. Article content Article content The disturbance happened shortly after the SkyWest flight departed from Omaha, Nebraska, around 5:30 p.m. Thursday, according to police. The flight was diverted to and landed safely at the Cedar Rapids airport, according to a statement from the Federal Aviation Administration. Article content Once on the ground, local police boarded and arrested the 23-year-old Omaha man, Cedar Rapids police said. Article content The flight was able to travel on to Detroit later Thursday night, according to a statement issued by SkyWest Airlines, a Utah-based regional carrier that operates flights for major airlines like United, Delta, American and Alaska Airlines. Article content 'SkyWest has zero tolerance for unruly behavior as safety for our customers and crew is our top priority,' the statement read. Article content
Arab Times
5 days ago
- Arab Times
Airline passenger fought flight attendant, tried to open exit door midair: authorities
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, July 19, (AP): A regional airline flight heading to Detroit had to make an emergency landing in eastern Iowa after a passenger fought with a flight attendant and tried to open an exit door midair, according to the pilot's communication with air traffic controllers. The pilot of the SkyWest Airlines Flight 3612 contacted the tower at Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids shortly after 6 p.m. Thursday requesting to land because of a passenger causing a disturbance. "He's in a fight with our flight attendant right now, trying to open the emergency exit,' the pilot said, according to audio captured by LiveATC. The disturbance happened shortly after the SkyWest flight departed from Omaha, Nebraska, around 5:30 p.m. Thursday, according to police. The flight was diverted to and landed safely at the Cedar Rapids airport, according to a statement from the Federal Aviation Administration. Once on the ground, local police boarded and arrested the 23-year-old Omaha man, Cedar Rapids police said. The flight was able to travel on to Detroit later Thursday night, according to a statement issued by SkyWest Airlines, a Utah-based regional carrier that operates flights for major airlines like United, Delta, American and Alaska Airlines. "SkyWest has zero tolerance for unruly behavior as safety for our customers and crew is our top priority,' the statement read.
