US Air Force B-52 bomber plane crashes after take off in California
BBC • • general
Key Points:
- A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California at 11:20 local time, causing a large plume of black smoke visible for miles.
- Emergency crews responded immediately, and the airfield was closed with all inbound aircraft diverted; non-commercial visitor passes were suspended to focus on emergency response efforts.
- No information has been released yet regarding injuries or the cause of the crash, and the situation remains ongoing.
- The B-52, a long-range strategic bomber used since the 1950s, has been active in recent US military operations, including bombing raids on Iran.
- Several lawmakers, including Congressman Jay Obernolte and Congresswoman Lisa McClain, expressed prayers and support for those involved in the incident.
