US B-52 bomber crashes after takeoff in California (opens original article in a new tab)

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California, prompting an emergency response and investigation into the cause of the incident.

• U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California
• Emergency crews responded to the scene and investigation into the cause is ongoing
• B-52 Stratofortress is a long-range bomber that has been in service since 1955