B-52 bomber almost hit 2 planes in North Dakota, NTSB says
B-52 bomber almost hit 2 planes in North Dakota, NTSB says
Less than a minute after an airliner made an aggressive maneuver to avoid colliding with a B-52, the bomber nearly collided with a small private plane, the NTSB said.
Read the full article on CBS US
Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article appears to be factually accurate based on the provided sources. It reports on an NTSB investigation into near misses involving a B-52 bomber and two other aircraft. The reporting seems neutral, presenting the facts without apparent bias.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: Less than a minute after an airliner made an aggressive maneuver to avoid colliding with a B-52, the bomber nearly collided with a small private plane.
- Verification Source #1: Confirms that shortly after an airliner maneuvered to avoid a collision with a B-52, the bomber nearly hit another plane.
- Verification Source #3: Confirms that shortly after an airliner made an aggressive maneuver to avoid colliding with a B-52, the bomber nearly hit another plane.
- Assessment: Supported
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Multiple sources (1, 3) confirm the sequence of events: an airliner avoiding a collision with a B-52, followed shortly by the B-52 nearly colliding with a small private plane.