Eight dead in fiery US bomber crash in California (opens original article in a new tab)

Eight people died when a US B-52 bomber crashed and caught fire shortly after takeoff at an air force base in California, with officials stating the crash was 'unsurvivable' and an investigation launched.

• Eight people died in a US B-52 bomber crash at Edwards Air Force Base in California.
• The crash occurred during a routine testing mission and was deemed 'unsurvivable' by officials.
• A safety investigation was initiated to determine the cause of the accident.