8 people died in B-52 bomber crash at US Air Force base ...
The U.S. Air Force says eight people aboard a B-52 bomber that crashed shortly after takeoff at a military base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert are dead
www.whio.comb-52 bomber crashed after takeoff during a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base in California. The impact caused a post-crash fire, with major structural damage. Edwards AFB shut the base temporarily as responders secured the site. Boeing confirmed two of its employees were on board the aircraft, and investigators said the cause was under study. Possible factors include systems trouble in the avionics. Eight people aboard were were killed in the crash. The incident is being studied by authorities as officials note assess flight data to determine the cause.