Fatal US B-52 bomber crash happened at more than 1,500m per minute (opens original article in a new tab)

A B-52 bomber crashed at a California Air Force base, killing eight people, with initial data showing a rapid descent. The cause remains unknown, and the investigation could take up to six months.

• B-52 bomber crashed at Edwards Air Force Base in California, killing eight people.
• Initial data shows the plane descended at 1,541 meters per minute, nearly 10 times the normal rate.
• Investigation into the cause could take up to six months, with no immediate clarity on the crash's origin.