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8 people presumed to be dead after B-52 bomber crashes at US Air Force base in Southern California

LOS ANGELES — A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff Monday morning at a U.S. Air Force base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert, and all eight people aboard are presumed to be dead, military officials said.

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What happenedLOS ANGELES — A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff Monday morning at a U.S. Air Force base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert, and all eight people aboard are presumed to be dead, military officials said.
What changedOne side frames it as "Eight dead in fiery US B-52 bomber crash in California". The other frames it as "Eight Feared Dead After B-52 Goes Down At Air Force Base".
ConfidenceHigh. 6+ sources across left, center, and right with comparable news formats.
Archive healthStable · 50 sources · all three buckets · comparable news format

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Different Spin. One side frames it as "Eight dead in fiery US B-52 bomber crash in California". The other frames it as "Eight Feared Dead After B-52 Goes Down At Air Force Base".

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8 people presumed to be dead after B-52 bomber crashes at US Air Force base in Southern California

LOS ANGELES — A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff Monday morning at a U.S. Air Force base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert, and all eight people aboard are presumed to be dead...

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Center ·News report

8 people died in B-52 bomber crash at US Air Force base in Southern California, officials say

Video showed a huge plume of black smoke rising from the U.S. Air Force base in the Mojave Desert, where the B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff.

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Center ·News report

8 people died in B-52 bomber crash at US Air Force base in Southern California, officials say

Video showed a huge plume of black smoke rising from the U.S. Air Force base in the Mojave Desert, where the B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff.

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Center ·News report

8 people died in B-52 bomber crash at US Air Force base in Southern California, officials say

Video showed a huge plume of black smoke rising from the U.S. Air Force base in the Mojave Desert, where the B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff.

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Center ·News report

8 people died in B-52 bomber crash at US Air Force base in Southern California, officials say

Video showed a huge plume of black smoke rising from the U.S. Air Force base in the Mojave Desert, where the B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff.

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Center ·News report

8 people died in B-52 bomber crash at US Air Force base in Southern California, officials say

Video showed a huge plume of black smoke rising from the U.S. Air Force base in the Mojave Desert, where the B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff.

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Center ·News report

8 people died in B-52 bomber crash at US Air Force base in California, officials say

The U.S. Air Force says eight people aboard a B-52 bomber that crashed shortly after takeoff at a military base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert are dead.

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Center ·News report

8 people died in B-52 bomber crash at US Air Force base in California, officials say

The U.S. Air Force says eight people aboard a B-52 bomber that crashed shortly after takeoff at a military base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert are dead.

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Center ·News report

8 people died in B-52 bomber crash at US Air Force base in California, officials say

The U.S. Air Force says eight people aboard a B-52 bomber that crashed shortly after takeoff at a military base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert are dead.

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Center ·News report

8 people died in B-52 bomber crash at US Air Force base in California, officials say

The U.S. Air Force says eight people aboard a B-52 bomber that crashed shortly after takeoff at a military base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert are dead.

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Center ·News report

8 people died in B-52 bomber crash at US Air Force base in California, officials say

The U.S. Air Force says eight people aboard a B-52 bomber that crashed shortly after takeoff at a military base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert are dead.

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Center ·News report

8 people died in B-52 bomber crash at US Air Force base in California, officials say

The U.S. Air Force says eight people aboard a B-52 bomber that crashed shortly after takeoff at a military base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert are dead.

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Center ·News report

8 people died in B-52 bomber crash at US Air Force base in California, officials say

The U.S. Air Force says eight people aboard a B-52 bomber that crashed shortly after takeoff at a military base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert are dead.

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Center ·News report

8 people died in B-52 bomber crash at US Air Force base in California, officials say

The U.S. Air Force says eight people aboard a B-52 bomber that crashed shortly after takeoff at a military base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert are dead.

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Center ·News report

8 people died in B-52 bomber crash at US Air Force base in California, officials say

The U.S. Air Force says eight people aboard a B-52 bomber that crashed shortly after takeoff at a military base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert are dead.

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Eight dead in fiery US B-52 bomber crash in California

The heavy bomber was on a routine testing mission on Monday, when it crashed at Edwards Air Force Base, 60 miles north of Los Angeles. There was no immediate indication as to the cause of t...

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Center ·News report

8 people killed after US B-52 bomber crashes during test mission in California

Those on board include government contractors, uniformed military personnel and two Boeing employees, officials say; cause of crash not immediately clear

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Center ·News report

8 people died in B-52 bomber crash at US Air Force base in California, officials say

The U.S. Air Force says eight people aboard a B-52 bomber that crashed shortly after takeoff at a military base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert are dead.

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Center ·News report

8 people died in B-52 bomber crash at US Air Force base in California, officials say

The U.S. Air Force says eight people aboard a B-52 bomber that crashed shortly after takeoff at a military base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert are dead.

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Center ·News report

8 people died in B-52 bomber crash at US Air Force base in California, officials say

The U.S. Air Force says eight people aboard a B-52 bomber that crashed shortly after takeoff at a military base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert are dead.

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Center ·News report

8 people died in B-52 bomber crash at US Air Force base in Southern California, officials say

The U.S. Air Force says eight people aboard a B-52 bomber that crashed shortly after takeoff at a military base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert are dead.

Open source
Center ·News report

8 people died in B-52 bomber crash at US Air Force base in Southern California, officials say

The U.S. Air Force says eight people aboard a B-52 bomber that crashed shortly after takeoff at a military base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert are dead.

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B-52 aircraft crashes shortly after takeoff at California military base, officials say 8 crew members dead

Emergency crews responded to a U.S. Air Force bomber crash at Edwards Air Force base on Monday morning. Eight people aboard the B-52 Stratofortress died in the crash, Air Force officials sa...

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8 people killed in B-52 bomber crash during 'routine test mission,' Edwards Air Force Base confirms

Eight people died after a B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base. Officials said the crash happened during a "routine test mission."

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The Hindu14m ago

8 presumed dead after B-52 bomber crashes at U.S. Air Force base in California

There was no information yet on the crew, however aerial footage showed virtually nothing left of an aircraft

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Center ·News report

8 crew members believed dead in B-52 crash at Edwards Air Force Base in California, officials say

A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff Monday morning at a U.S. Air Force base in California's Mojave desert, officials said.

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BBC News1h ago

Eight people dead after US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in California

The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress has been used by the US military since the 1950s.

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Eight Crew Killed in Deadliest B-52 Crash in Decades

ABC Affiliate KABC via REUTERS Eight people have died in a shocking plane crash at a U.S. Air Force Base in California. The B-52 bomber crashed shortly after take-off at Edwards Air Force B...

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Eight people aboard B-52 bomber feared dead in horrific California crash, Air Force says

Horrific footage of the scene showed a charred runway with smoke still billowing

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Breitbart2h ago

Report: Eight Killed After B-52 Bomber Crashes During Test Flight at Edwards Air Force Base

A B-52 Stratofortress conducting a test mission crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California on Monday, killing all eight people aboard, according to military off...

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ABC News2h ago

8 dead after Air Force B-52 bomber crashes shortly after takeoff in California

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An Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California on Monday, the base said.

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CBS News2h ago

8 dead in B-52 bomber crash at Edwards Air Force Base in California, officials say

The aircraft was on a routine test mission at Edwards airfield, located in the western Mojave Desert, about 100 miles northeast of Los Angeles.

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Eight presumed dead after B-52 bomber crashes at California air force base

B-52 crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards air force base in southern California’s Mojave Desert, officials say Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Eight people are presume...

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American B-52 bomber crashes in California, air force officials say

Crash happened around lunchtime at Edwards Air Force Base

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B-52 bomber crashes after takeoff at US military base in Southern California

Officials say a B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at a U.S. Air Force base in Southern California's Mojave Desert. Aerial footage over the scene showed emergency crews responding at...

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Singer Oliver Tree presumed dead after helicopter crash

American singer Oliver Tree was listed among the six passengers in a deadly helicopter crash in Brazil. NBC News' George Solis reports.

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8 crew members are presumed dead after a B-52 bomber crashed at California's Edwards Air Force Base

Edwards Air Force Base said the B-52 went down during a routine test mission and believes the crash to be 'not survivable.'

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Center ·News report

8 people died in B-52 bomber crash at US Air Force base in Southern California, officials say

Video showed a huge plume of black smoke rising from the U.S. Air Force base in the Mojave Desert, where the B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff.

Open source
Center ·News report

8 people died in B-52 bomber crash at US Air Force base in Southern California, officials say

Video showed a huge plume of black smoke rising from the U.S. Air Force base in the Mojave Desert, where the B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff.

Open source
Center ·News report

8 people died in B-52 bomber crash at US Air Force base in Southern California, officials say

Video showed a huge plume of black smoke rising from the U.S. Air Force base in the Mojave Desert, where the B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff.

Open source
Center ·News report

Eight dead after US B-52 bomber crashes at California air force base

Eight people were killed after a US B-52 bomber crashed and burst into flames shortly after take-off from Edwards Air Force Base in California on Monday. The aircraft was carrying a mix of...

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US Air Force B-52 crashes in California

Eight people are believed to have died after a US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff

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B-52 Stratofortress Crash at Edwards Air Force Base Reported to Have Claimed 8 Lives

“Initial indications are that the crash was not survivable.” The post B-52 Stratofortress Crash at Edwards Air Force Base Reported to Have Claimed 8 Lives first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·re...

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UPDATE: Eight People Believed Dead After B-52 Bomber Crash, “Not Survivable”

Eight crew members are believed to be dead after a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff from […]

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OAN4h ago

Calif.: 8 presumed dead after B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashes at Edwards Air Force Base

Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California has announced that all eight passengers aboard the United States Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber are presumed dead following a tragic cras...

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UPI5h ago

Eight believed dead in B-52 crash at Edwards Air Force Base

California's Edwards Air Force Base said eight crew members are believed dead following the Monday crash of a B-52 Stratofortress.

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JUST IN: Eight Feared Dead After B-52 Goes Down At Air Force Base

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Eight people are believed to have been killed after a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California on Monday, marking...

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