8 people died in B-52 bomber crash at US Air Force base in Southern California, officials say
Summary
A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California, killing all eight people aboard. The aircraft was involved in a radar modernization test mission.
Key Points
- A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California, killing all eight aboard.
- The crash occurred during a routine test flight for the radar modernization program on the B-52 aircraft.
- Boeing confirmed two company employees were among those killed in the crash.
- An investigation up to six months long has been launched to determine the cause.
- Edwards AFB is a key U.S. Air Force test site and was closed temporarily after the crash.
- Officials suspect a flight control malfunction or catastrophic equipment failure as possible causes.
