A B-52 bomber crashed during a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base in California, killing all eight people on board. The aircraft, part of a program to extend the B-52’s service life, made a sharp turn before descending rapidly and crashing. The cause of the crash is under investigation, which could take up to six months. The B-52, a long-range bomber first flown in the 1950s, is undergoing upgrades, including a new radar system to enhance its capabilities. The crash site remains closed as crews work to secure the area.
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B-52 on test flight plunged at nearly a mile a minute before crashing, killing 8
