Dramatic footage has captured moments after a US Air Force aircraft went down near Edwards Air Force Base. The horrifying video showed thick black smoke rising into the sky after a B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed near Edwards Air Force Base in California.
The clip shows the aftermath of the crash as a massive plume of smoke towered over the desert landscape. The accident has sent shockwaves across the aviation community and raised questions about what caused one of the US military's most iconic aircraft to go down.
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What happened in the B-52 bomber crash?
According to a report in The New York Post, the B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base during a test mission on June 15. According to eyewitnesses, a huge column of smoke was seen moments after the aircraft went down. Videos shared online showed dark smoke billowing into the air, visible from miles away across the California desert.
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Officials said the bomber was involved in testing activities when the incident occurred and the aircraft reportedly crashed just seconds after becoming airborne before erupting into flames. Authorities immediately launched rescue and recovery operations at the crash site.
Horrific video shows thick black smoke rising from crash site
One of the most widely shared videos shows a giant cloud of black smoke rising above the base, creating a chilling scene in the otherwise clear desert sky. Photos from the area also revealed scorched ground and debris scattered near the crash site as emergency personnel worked to secure the area.
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