Eight people killed in US Air Force B-52 bomber crash: What we know
The aircraft, one of the US Air Force's longest-used bombers, goes down during a routine test mission.
www.aljazeera.comair force bomber tumbled to the ground shortly after liftoff during a routine test mission at Edwards AFB in CA. The aircraft ignited on impact, with extensive destruction of the airframe. Edwards AFB shut the base temporarily as responders worked the scene. Boeing confirmed two of its employees were on board the aircraft, and investigators were examining potential factors. Possible factors include systems trouble in the avionics. All eight aboard were killed. The incident is being studied by authorities as officials note assess flight data to determine the sequence of events.