US air force names eight killed in Boeing B-52 test flight crash in California
Summary
Eight people died in a crash of a Boeing B-52 bomber during a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base in California. The victims included active-duty airmen, reservists, and civilians. The cause of the crash is still unknown, and the investigation may take up to six months.Key Facts
- Eight men died in the B-52 crash on Monday at Edwards Air Force Base.
- The victims included four active-duty airmen, one reservist, and three civilians.
- The names released include Col Gregory Watson, retired Lt Col Miles Middleton, and Maj Brad Hovey, among others.
- The B-52 had recently been fitted with a modernized radar as part of a program to keep the aircraft flying through 2050.
- The crash happened shortly after takeoff, and the plane fell sharply with a compact wreckage on the runway.
- Edwards Air Force Base’s airfield remained closed after the crash, but other base activities continued.
- The B-52 bomber first entered service in 1955 and has been used in many US military conflicts.
- The cause of the crash is still under investigation, with possible focus on flight controls, engines, plane age, and maintenance.
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