air force bomber crashed after takeoff during a routine test mission at Edwards Air Force Base in California. The explosion occurred on impact, with major structural damage. Edwards AFB briefly closed the base as responders arrived to the scene. Boeing disclosed two of its staff were aboard the aircraft, and investigators are studying the cause. Possible factors include mechanical failure during the flight. All eight aboard were killed. The incident is being studied by authorities as officials note collect data to determine what happened.
The U.S. Air Force says eight people aboard a B-52 bomber that crashed shortly after takeoff at a military base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert are dead. Officials said Monday that emergency crews responded after the aircraft went down around 11:20 a.m. at Edwards Air Force Base north of L...
www.wral.comA B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff Monday morning in California, and all eight people aboard have died, military officials said.
www.boston.comThe U.S. Air Force says eight people aboard a B-52 bomber that crashed shortly after takeoff at a military base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert are dead
www.whio.comAn Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California on Monday, the base said.
abcnews.comThe aircraft, one of the US Air Force's longest-used bombers, goes down during a routine test mission.
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