Tragedy at Edwards Air Force Base: Eight die after US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in Southern California (opens original article in a new tab)

A US Air Force B-52 bomber crashed at Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California, killing eight people aboard during a routine test flight. The cause of the crash remains unknown, with an investigation expected to take up to six months. The B-52 is a long-serving strategic bomber capable of carrying nuclear weapons.

• Eight people died when a US Air Force B-52 bomber crashed at Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California
• The crash occurred during a standard trial run, with no immediate cause identified and an investigation expected to take up to six months
• The B-52 bomber is a strategic aircraft that has been in service since 1955 and is capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear weapons