The aircraft went down shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base, likely killing all eight crewmembers on board
A US Air Force strategic nuclear-capable B-52 Stratofortress bomber has crashed at Edwards Air Force Base in California, the base has said.
The crash occurred on Monday shortly before noon, with the aircraft going down shortly after takeoff. The bomber was carrying eight people on a routine test mission, according to a news release from the 412th Test Wing’s Office of Public Affairs.
“Initial indications are that the crash was not survivable,” the release said.
“Emergency crews immediately responded to the scene and the situation…
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