US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes after takeoff, Edwards Air Force Base says

The incident occurred during a routine training mission. All crew members ejected safely before the aircraft impacted the ground, starting a fire. The cause is under investigation. The B-52, a Cold War-era heavy bomber, remains a mainstay of the U.S. strategic bomber fleet, undergoing continuous upgrades. The crash does not involve AI directly but underscores the risks of manned aviation. Edwards AFB is a key test location for advanced technology, including AI-augmented flight systems.