B-52 Stratofortress Crashes Near Edwards Air Force Base

A B-52 Stratofortress of the U.S. Air Force crashed on Monday morning near Edwards Air Force Base in California. The incident occurred at approximately 11:20 a.m. local time shortly after takeoff from the Edwards airfield. Emergency crews responded to the scene, which is located in California’s Mojave Desert, about 100 miles north of Los Angeles. The B-52H Stratofortress is a long-range heavy bomber capable of flying at high subsonic speeds and altitudes up to 50,000 feet. Video shared on social media shows damage to the runway following the crash. The cause of the incident and potential injuries have not been confirmed. House Republicans expressed their support for the crew and first responders on social media.