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U.S. B-52 Crashes at Edwards Air Force Base

A formal Air Force investigation will determine the cause, any casualties and whether the bomber carried weapons.

Eine amerikanische B-52 im Einsatz(Archivbild).
In Kalifornien ist ein US-Kampfjet abgestürzt. Der Langstreckenbomber vom Typ B-52 Stratofortress zerschellte kurz nach dem Start vom Luftwaffenstützpunkt Edwards.
Ob die Piloten den Absturz überlebten, ist noch nicht klar.

Overview

  • A B-52 Stratofortress crashed on the flightline at Edwards Air Force Base shortly after takeoff and sent a large column of smoke into the sky.
  • Base officials say rescue teams moved to the scene immediately and the Air Force has publicly confirmed the crash.
  • The service has not disclosed whether crew members were injured or killed, what caused the accident, what mission the bomber was on, or if it was armed.
  • The B-52 is a long-range strategic bomber that can carry nuclear weapons and normally operates with a five-person crew, which shapes the potential operational and safety consequences.
  • A formal Air Force inquiry is expected to produce updates that could affect base operations, flight schedules and wider military planning.