Air traffic controllers in North Dakota failed to warn a US Air Force B-52 bomber about an approaching passenger jet, which was forced to take evasive action to avoid a midair collision, the military claimed.

A Coral Springs man is recounting frightening moments aboard a Delta flight that nearly collided with a B-52 bomber in North Dakota last week.

A Delta pilot made an evasive move to avoid a B-52 near Minot, ND. Passengers praised his actions as officials investigate the close call in shared airspace.