Pilot narrowly avoids ‘midair collision’ with US air force plane near Venezuela

A JetBlue passenger plane took evasive action to avoid a mid-air collision with a US Air Force aircraft flying with its transponder turned off near Venezuela. The incident occurred during the flight's ascent, raising significant safety concerns as the military aircraft crossed its path, complicating air traffic control communications.

A JetBlue flight from Curaçao to New York narrowly avoided a mid-air collision with a U.S. Air Force refueling tanker near Venezuela. The incident occurred when the military aircraft reportedly did not have its transponder activated, prompting the JetBlue pilot to express outrage during communication with air traffic control.

A JetBlue flight from Curaçao to New York narrowly avoided a midair collision with a U.S. Air Force refueling tanker near Venezuela. The incident, described by the pilot as 'outrageous', occurred amidst heightened military activity in the region, raising safety concerns for commercial aviation.

JetBlue Flight 1112, traveling from Curacao to New York, narrowly avoided a midair collision with a US Air Force refueling tanker near Venezuela. The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns in the region, particularly given the heightened military activity reported by the US government.