SkyWest Airlines Flight 3788's pilot executed a critical maneuver in North Dakota to avert a collision with a military aircraft, ensuring the safety of passengers aboard.
SkyWest Pilot's Daring Maneuver Prevents Collision with Military Aircraft
SkyWest Pilot's Daring Maneuver Prevents Collision with Military Aircraft
SkyWest Airlines 3788's pilot takes swift action to avoid a midair incident, showcasing the challenges of air traffic safety.
Given a directive from air traffic control that intersected with another aircraft's path, the pilot opted for an aggressive turn to remain safe during landing.
On July 21, 2025, SkyWest Airlines reported that its Flight 3788 aborted a landing at Minot International Airport when a military jet entered the passenger plane's flight path. After safely landing on Friday, the pilot addressed passengers, explaining that to prevent a collision, he executed what he called an “aggressive maneuver.”
Monica Green, one passenger onboard, described the jarring experience as the plane sharply veered right, causing her to see cornfields below instead of the sky. In a message to her husband during the incident, she reported that their flight kept circling and hadn’t landed.
Upon landing, the pilot entered the cabin to clarify the situation. She recorded his remarks where he acknowledged the unexpected nature of the situation: “Sorry about the aggressive maneuver. It caught me by surprise. This is not normal at all.” She noted that despite the frightening circumstances, passengers appeared calm following the incident.
This event highlighted ongoing concerns about air traffic management and the potential risks posed by intersecting flight paths, particularly involving military aircraft in civilian airspace.
On July 21, 2025, SkyWest Airlines reported that its Flight 3788 aborted a landing at Minot International Airport when a military jet entered the passenger plane's flight path. After safely landing on Friday, the pilot addressed passengers, explaining that to prevent a collision, he executed what he called an “aggressive maneuver.”
Monica Green, one passenger onboard, described the jarring experience as the plane sharply veered right, causing her to see cornfields below instead of the sky. In a message to her husband during the incident, she reported that their flight kept circling and hadn’t landed.
Upon landing, the pilot entered the cabin to clarify the situation. She recorded his remarks where he acknowledged the unexpected nature of the situation: “Sorry about the aggressive maneuver. It caught me by surprise. This is not normal at all.” She noted that despite the frightening circumstances, passengers appeared calm following the incident.
This event highlighted ongoing concerns about air traffic management and the potential risks posed by intersecting flight paths, particularly involving military aircraft in civilian airspace.
