B-52 on test flight plunged at nearly a mile a minute before crashing, killing 8

A B-52 Stratofortress crashed during a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base in California, killing all eight crew members. Tracking data showed the plane descended at nearly a mile per minute after a sharp turn, likely linked to a radar modernization program. The Air Force said the aircraft was part of efforts to extend the B-52's operational lifespan through 2050.