Beoing B-52. Photo: VanderWolf Images / Shutterstock.com. Eight pilots and flight crew members were killed in the crash of a B-52, the famous bomber in service with the United States Air Force.
It is still unclear what led to the serious incident, which occurred at Edwards Air Force Base, located about 150 kilometers from Los Angeles.
In a special message of condolence posted on social media, the US Air Force Materiel Command said: "From the AFMC Commander: It is with great sadness that we can confirm the tragic death of eight of our teammates today at Edwards AFB following the crash of a B-52 Stratofortress. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones."
As we reported yesterday, another air disaster also occurred in Brazil, where two helicopters collided over Rio de Janeiro and crashed into a car dealership parking lot. Six people were killed.
As a result of the crash, a large fire broke out that destroyed more than 20 vehicles, while 50 firefighters were called to the scene.
Also on yestterday, we reported on another horrible skydiving aircraft crash with 12 people onboard. The aircraft crashed shortly after departing a Missouri airport on June 14, prompting a federal investigation into the accident.