Eight dead in US bomber crash in California
A US B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California, resulting in the deaths of all eight people on board. The aircraft was conducting a routine test mission related to radar modernization when the accident occurred.
Why it matters
The loss of a major military asset and the tragic death of eight personnel during a test flight will likely trigger a significant investigation into the safety and maintenance of aging military aircraft.
Eight people died when a US B-52 bomber crashed and erupted into a catastrophic fire shortly after takeoff at an air force base in California, officials said.
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