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.comB-52 crashed after takeoff during a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base in southern California. The aircraft ignited on impact, with extensive destruction of the airframe. Edwards AFB shut the base temporarily as responders worked the scene. Boeing disclosed two of its employees were on board the aircraft, and investigators said the cause was under study. Possible factors include systems trouble during the flight. All eight aboard were killed. The incident is under investigation by authorities as investigators collect data to determine the cause.