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Test flight plunged at nearly a mile a minute before crashing, killing 8
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A Boeing B-52 crashed during a routine test flight at Edwards Air Force Base in California. Eight crew members were killed when the bomber plunged after a sharp turn near takeoff. Officials say the cause is under investigation and the base remains closed.
Tracking data indicate a descent rate of about 5,056 feet per minute. The mission supported a radar modernization program featuring AESA upgrades. The B-52 fleet, including 76 aircraft, is slated for broader upgrades to keep flying into the 2050s.
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