8 people died in B-52 bomber crash at US Air Force base in Southern California, officials say
A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff Monday morning in California, and all eight people aboard have died, military officials said.
www.boston.comA B-52 Stratofortress went down shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California, causing the deaths of the crew onboard; eight crew members died. Officials report the aircraft was on a local test sortie tied to a radar modernization program; investigators are assessing potential causes. Emergency crews responded as the airfield it was secured and the incident remains under investigation. Sources say eight people died in the incident at a Southern California base; authorities are continuing investigations without immediate disclosures.