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Retired Minnesota Pilot Assures Flying Is Still Safe Despite Recent Incidents

Gary Berg lives in Minnesota and used to fly planes. He says Tuesday's scenario is rare and exactly what pilots train for.

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February 26, 2025

A retired Minnesota commercial pilot assures travelers it is still safe to fly despite recent incidents involving planes.

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On Tuesday, a Southwest passenger plane came in for a landing at Chicago Midway Airport and was just seconds away from hitting a business jet that pulled into its path.

"When you're dealing with humans, human error can occur," Gary Berg said.

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