B-52 plunged at a rate of nearly a mile a minute before deadly crash
A U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California, resulting in the deaths of all eight crew members. Military officials are currently investigating the cause of the accident.
Why it matters
This is a significant aviation tragedy involving military personnel and equipment, prompting a formal investigation into safety protocols.
A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at a U.S. Air Force base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert and burst into flames Monday, killing all eight people aboard, military officials said.
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