SkyWest Airlines has confirmed that its Flight 3788, a passenger jet traveling from Minneapolis to Minot, North Dakota, had to abort its landing due to the presence of a military aircraft in its flight path. The incident, which occurred last Friday, resulted in the pilot performing an “aggressive maneuver” to evade a potential collision, as detailed in a passenger's recording of the pilot's remarks post-landing.
Monica Green, who was onboard, reported feeling a sudden and sharp turn as the aircraft veered to the right just before landing. In a message to her husband during the flight, she expressed concern, stating, “My plane keeps circling and not landing.” Once on the ground, the pilot came into the cabin to explain the situation, reassuring passengers about the pilots' decision-making process. He admitted to being caught by surprise and clarified, “This is not normal at all,” reflecting the seriousness of the situation.
The video recording of the pilot's address received applause from passengers, underscoring the crew's professionalism in managing the unexpected circumstance. The airline has assured that safety is their utmost priority and is investigating the incident to prevent future occurrences.
Monica Green, who was onboard, reported feeling a sudden and sharp turn as the aircraft veered to the right just before landing. In a message to her husband during the flight, she expressed concern, stating, “My plane keeps circling and not landing.” Once on the ground, the pilot came into the cabin to explain the situation, reassuring passengers about the pilots' decision-making process. He admitted to being caught by surprise and clarified, “This is not normal at all,” reflecting the seriousness of the situation.
The video recording of the pilot's address received applause from passengers, underscoring the crew's professionalism in managing the unexpected circumstance. The airline has assured that safety is their utmost priority and is investigating the incident to prevent future occurrences.
