A U.S. B-52 bomber crashes shortly after takeoff in California, with eight feared dead.
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed during a test flight shortly after takeoff in California, with all eight crew members feared dead. The crash was immediately reported by major German outlets, reflecting its rarity as a Cold War-era bomber accident.
The U.S. Air Force will launch an accident investigation, examining maintenance logs and flight data. Authorities will likely release the crew's names after family notification, while the test mission's purpose may be clarified in a forthcoming briefing.
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