A U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber crashed at Edwards Air Force Base in California on Monday morning, shortly after takeoff.
The incident produced a large smoke plume visible across the Los Angeles County high desert. Emergency crews responded immediately, and the situation is ongoing.
- The crash occurred at 11:20 a.m. on the base's airfield.
- It is unclear if anyone was injured or killed. - The B-52 is a long-range heavy bomber with a typical crew of five.
- Edwards AFB is located in Kern County, extending into San Bernardino and Los Angeles counties. Authorities have not released further details, and the investigation is ongoing.