Eight individuals, comprising four active duty airmen, one reservist, and three civilians, perished in a fiery B-52 crash during a test flight at California's Edwards Air Force Base this week, military officials confirmed Wednesday.
The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress crashed Monday shortly after takeoff. While the airfield remains closed, other base operations have resumed, a base spokesperson stated. The cause of the incident has not yet been determined, with officials estimating the investigation could take up to six months.
