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B-52 Descended at Nearly a Mile a Minute Before Crash That Killed Eight
The B-52 Stratofortress that crashed during a test flight at California's Edwards Air Force Base descended at nearly a mile per minute before slamming into the ground, according to newly released flight tracking data that is providing investigators with an early look at the final moments of the deadly crash.
TL;DR
- A B-52 Stratofortress crashed during a test flight at California's Edwards Air Force Base.
- Newly released flight tracking data shows the bomber descended at nearly a mile per minute.
- Eight people, including Air Force personnel, contractors, and Boeing employees, were killed in the crash.
- The aircraft was airborne for just over three minutes before impacting the ground.
- The crash occurred during a test mission related to the aircraft's radar modernization program.
- The cause of the crash is under investigation and may take up to six months to determine.