Eight feared dead as US bomber crashes in California (opens original article in a new tab)

Eight people are feared dead after a US B-52 bomber crashed at Edwards Air Force Base in California during a routine test mission. The aircraft was destroyed in a large fire, and the crash is under investigation. The B-52, a heavy bomber first flown in 1954, has been in continuous service with upgrades over decades.

• Eight people aboard a US B-52 bomber are feared dead after a crash in California
• The crash occurred during a routine test mission at Edwards Air Force Base
• The B-52 bomber, first flown in 1954, is a heavy bomber with a long history of service