Eight dead after US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in California
BBC News·June 16, 2026

A US Air Force B-52 bomber crashed in California on Monday morning, resulting in the deaths of eight people. The aircraft was on a routine test mission at the time of the incident. The crash occurred during a standard operation, and an investigation is likely to be conducted to determine the cause. Authorities have confirmed the fatalities but have not released further details about the incident.
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