Who Was at Fault in the B-52 Near-Miss? Incident Explained & 16 Questions Answered

Описание: A massive B-52 bomber and a commercial airliner on a near-collision course. How did this happen, and who was at fault? In this episode of Ask The Captain, I break down the entire incident over North Dakota and answer 16 of your most pressing questions.

We'll cover the critical differences between military and civilian collision avoidance systems (T-CAS vs. ADS-B), the role of air traffic control in these situations, and the investigation process that follows a major safety event. Find out what really happened from an experienced airline captain.

00:00 - Intro: B-52 Near-Miss
00:17 - Why Are Aviation Incidents Increasing?
01:16 - Ground Risk from a Near-Miss
02:00 - Investigating Conflicting Pilot Stories
02:58 - Transponder vs. ADS-B Explained
04:01 - Why Don't All Military Planes Have T-CAS?
04:56 - Did the Airliner's T-CAS Activate?
05:45 - Can Broadcasting Presence Compromise a Mission?
06:37 - Why Wasn't the B-52 on Primary Radar?
07:27 - Safety in a Non-Radar Environment
08:22 - How Military & Civilian ATC Communicate
09:22 - Should Military Use Civilian Frequencies?
10:36 - Why Not Issue a NOTAM for Military Missions?
11:14 - Do We Need More Separation Rules?
11:52 - Is the ATC Shortage to Blame?
12:45 - Was the Pilot Venting to Passengers?
13:42 - Accountability After a Near-Miss
14:32 - Final Thoughts

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Disclaimer: Captain Steeeve is not a spokesperson for any airline or aviation authority. The opinions expressed in this video are solely his own and are based on his experience as a professional pilot. This analysis is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be interpreted as an official statement from any airline, regulatory agency, or aviation organization.

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