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The B-52 Bomber Is an Iconic, Aging Warhorse. Probe of Fatal Crash Could Influence Its Future
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The B-52 Stratofortress, a decades-long backbone of the U.S. Air Force, faced a fatal crash shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base, killing eight crew members. The incident has sparked renewed scrutiny of the aging bomber fleet, which remains a centerpiece of modernization plans that include radar upgrades and engine refreshes. An Interim Safety Investigation Board is conducting the military investigation, as the NTSB does not handle military crashes. Authorities say recovered data, including a military-equivalent 'black box,' will inform broader fleet reviews and potential adjustments to maintenance and upgrade programs that could shape the B-52’s future into the mid-century mark.
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