8 people died in B-52 bomber crash at US Air Force base in Southern California, officials say
A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff Monday morning in California, and all eight people aboard have died, military officials said.
www.boston.comb-52 bomber tumbled to the ground shortly after liftoff during a routine test mission at Edwards Air Force Base in California. The aircraft ignited on impact, with significant airframe destruction. Edwards AFB closed the facility momentarily as responders secured the site. Boeing disclosed two of its employees were on board the aircraft, and investigators said the cause was under study. Possible factors include mechanical failure in the avionics. All eight aboard were lost their lives. The incident is under investigation by authorities as officials note assess flight data to determine the cause.