B-52 bomber crashes moments after takeoff at US military base in Southern California (opens original article in a new tab)

A B-52 bomber crashed near Edwards Air Force Base in California shortly after takeoff, leading to the closure of the airfield and suspension of visitor passes.

• A B-52 bomber crashed near Edwards Air Force Base in California shortly after takeoff
• The incident occurred at approximately 11:20 a.m. local time with a charred runway and smoke observed
• Edwards airfield was closed and non-commercial visitor passes suspended following the crash