Eight people, including four active duty airmen, one reservist, and three civilians, died when a B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff during a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base, California. The cause is under investigation, which could take six months. The aircraft was part of a radar modernization program.
Um bombardeiro B-52 Stratofortress caiu na Base Aérea de Edwards, Califórnia, durante uma missão de teste de rotina, matando oito pessoas. A aeronave pegou fogo após a decolagem e não houve sobreviventes. A Boeing confirmou que dois de seus funcionários estavam a bordo.
A US Air Force B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California on Monday, killing all eight people on board, including two Boeing employees. The aircraft was on a routine test mission when it crashed, sending a large plume of smoke into the air. The cause is under investigation.
A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in southern California on Monday, killing all eight people on board. The aircraft was on a routine test mission when the incident occurred at 11:20 local time.
Edwards Hava Kuvvetleri Üssü'nden yapılan açıklamaya göre, bir B-52 Stratofortress uçağı kalkıştan kısa süre sonra Los Angeles yakınlarında düştü. Acil durum ekipleri olay yerinde müdahale çalışmalarını sürdürüyor.
A US Air Force B-52 bomber crashed shortly after take-off from Edwards Air Force Base in California on Monday, killing all eight crew members. An investigation into the cause is underway, with initial indications suggesting the crash was not survivable.
A US Air Force B-52 bomber crashed shortly after take-off from Edwards Air Force Base in California on Monday, killing all eight crew members. The cause of the accident is under investigation, with experts suggesting a possible flight-control problem.
