Dossier
AirNav Systems
Coverage of AirNav Systems in the Nexus archive.
- Flight tracking data shows B-52 took sharp turn before crashing, killing all 8 on board
A B-52 Stratofortress crashed during a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base in California, killing all eight people on board. Flight tracking data indicates the aircraft made a sharp 180-degree turn and descended at 5,056 feet per minute before impact. The crash occurred during a radar modernization program aimed at extending the bomber's service life through 2050.