Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, June 16, 2026 —

US Air Force B-52 Bomber Crashes in California During Test Mission

A United States Air Force B-52 bomber aircraft crashed in California while participating in a routine test mission. The incident occurred in the state of California. Specific details regarding the cause of the crash or potential damage were not immediately available. The B-52 is a long-range, subsonic, jet-powered strategic bomber. Further information will be reported as it becomes available.

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