BREAKING NEWS
A US Air Force B-52H Stratofortress, operated by 412th Test Wing, has crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards AFB (EDW/KEDW), Edwards, California killing all 8 people on board.
"Initial indications are that the crash was not survivable," the Edwards Air Force Base posted on social media.
There was no information on the crew, however, aerial footage showed virtually nothing left of the aircraft.
Thick black smoke billowed from a scorched stretch of desert at Edwards Air Force Base, close to what looked like a runway, as emergency vehicles clustered nearby. The military has not confirmed whether the bomber was armed, and investigations are still underway.
The airfield remains closed and all inbound aircraft are being diverted.
Officials announced that non-commercial visitor passes for the base have been suspended to the installation focus completely on emergency response operations.
"Initial indications are that the crash was not survivable," the Edwards Air Force Base posted on social media.
There was no information on the crew, however, aerial footage showed virtually nothing left of the aircraft.
Thick black smoke billowed from a scorched stretch of desert at Edwards Air Force Base, close to what looked like a runway, as emergency vehicles clustered nearby. The military has not confirmed whether the bomber was armed, and investigations are still underway.
The airfield remains closed and all inbound aircraft are being diverted.
Officials announced that non-commercial visitor passes for the base have been suspended to the installation focus completely on emergency response operations.
The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is a long-range bomber that’s been in service since 1955. Built to carry both conventional and nuclear weapons, it has seen action in U.S. military conflicts from Vietnam to Iran. In conventional warfare, the B-52 can take on roles like strategic attack, close-air support, air interdiction, offensive counter-air, and maritime operations, according to the Air Force.
Aircraft Information:
Owner/Operator: United States Air Force
Aircraft: Boeing B-52 Stratofortress
Aircraft Information:
Owner/Operator: United States Air Force
Aircraft: Boeing B-52 Stratofortress
Registration: 60-0061
Serial Number 464426
Engines: 8× Pratt & Whitney TF33-P-3 turbofansOur thoughts and prayers are with the United States Air Force, the immediate families and friends of the decease.
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