8 dead after Air Force B-52 bomber crashes shortly ...
An Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California on Monday, the base said.
abcnews.comb-52 bomber crashed after takeoff during a routine test mission at Edwards AFB in southern California. The aircraft ignited on impact, with significant airframe destruction. Edwards AFB briefly closed the base as responders arrived to the scene. Boeing said two of its employees were on board the aircraft, and investigators were examining potential factors. Possible factors include mechanical failure in flight control. Eight people aboard were killed. The incident remains under investigation by authorities as officials note assess flight data to determine the cause.