NTSB preliminary report says B-52 was flying as authorized in near miss at Minot.
The National Transportation Safety Board preliminary report following a loss-of-separation incident during a July 18, 2025, flyover at the North Dakota State Fairgrounds confirms the Minot AFB B-52 was following its authorized flight path as directed by air traffic control and acted in full compliance with pre-established procedures, flight plans and air traffic control instructions.
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