B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashes in California, all 8 crew members killed

The B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base during a 'routine radar testing mission'.

All 8 crew members died in the crash. The cause of the accident is unclear, an investigation is underway.

The B-52 is considered one of the key aircraft of the US Air Force and is capable of carrying nuclear weapons.