Boeing confirmed a B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed at Edwards Air Force Base in California. The crash resulted in eight fatalities, including two Boeing employees. The aircraft was flying a mission for the platform's radar modernization program.
Military officials confirmed there were no survivors based on crash footage. An investigation into the cause of the incident is expected to last six months.
The event brings renewed scrutiny to Boeing’s defense and security segment. This crash highlights the risks associated with upgrading aging military platforms.