8 people killed after US B-52 bomber crashes during test mission in California (opens original article in a new tab)

A B-52 bomber crashed during a test mission at Edwards Air Force Base in California, killing all eight people on board. The cause of the crash remains unknown with an investigation expected to take up to six months. The aircraft was part of a radar modernization program.

• 8 people killed in B-52 bomber crash during test mission in California
• Cause of crash not immediately clear, investigation expected to take up to six months
• B-52 was supporting radar modernization program with new AESA radar system