B-52 bomber crashes along runway near Edwards Air Force Base in California (opens original article in a new tab)

A B-52 bomber crashed near Edwards Air Force Base in California, prompting emergency response and airfield closure.

• A B-52 bomber crashed near Edwards Air Force Base in California.
• Emergency crews responded to the scene, and the airfield was closed with inbound aircraft diverted.
• The B-52 Stratofortress is a long-range, heavy bomber capable of carrying nuclear or precision-guided weapons.