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B-52 Crashes During Test Flight in California: Edwards Air Force Base Halts Operations
A B-52 Stratofortress that took off from Edwards Air Force Base in California crashed shortly after takeoff. The aircraft had eight people on board, and initial findings indicate the crash was unsurvivable.
A B-52 Stratofortress bomber that took off from Edwards Air Force Base in California crashed shortly after takeoff on Monday. The aircraft was carrying eight people, and initial assessments indicate the crash was unsurvivable.
The accident occurred around 11:20 a.m. local time during a routine test mission. Emergency response teams were dispatched to the base following the incident, and black smoke was seen rising from the area.
As of 12:48 p.m. local time, Edwards Air Force Base announced it had suspended operations and redirected incoming aircraft to other locations. In a social media statement, the base confirmed the B-52 crashed shortly after takeoff and that initial findings suggest the crash was unsurvivable.
Edwards Air Force Base Known as a Military Test Center
Edwards Air Force Base hosts some of the most advanced military aviation test programs, including the Air Force Test Center and Test Pilot School. The approximately 480-square-mile facility in Kern County is also known as the site where pilot Chuck Yeager broke the sound barrier in 1947.
B-52 Stratofortress Has Long Service History
Manufactured by Boeing, the B-52 Stratofortress entered service in the 1950s and remains a key component of the Air Force's bomber fleet today. The aircraft has been used in conflicts in the Middle East and has recently participated in operations against Iran.
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