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military-and-defense2 years ago

"B-1 Bomber Crash in South Dakota Results in Crew Hospitalization and Ejection During Training Mission"

A B-1 Lancer bomber from Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota crashed during a training mission due to low visibility and freezing conditions, leading to one airman being hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries and three others treated for minor injuries. The crew of four safely ejected from the aircraft. The incident marks the Air Force's first major aircraft safety incident of 2024. The B-1 fleet has faced several safety issues in recent years, and the Air Force is planning to retire the B-1B fleet by 2036, replacing it with the B-21 Raider stealth bomber. An investigation into the crash is underway.

via AirForceTimes.com|
##aircraftsafety#airforce
military2 years ago

"Crew Ejects Unharmed as B-1 Bomber Crashes on Training Mission at Ellsworth Base"

A B-1 Lancer bomber from Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota crashed during a training mission. All four crew members ejected safely before the crash, which occurred while the aircraft was attempting to land. An investigation board has been set up to determine the cause of the accident. The B-1 has been a key part of the U.S. Air Force's operations since the 1980s, with a shift from nuclear to conventional missions in 1994, and has seen extensive use in combat since 2001.

via USA TODAY|
##aircraftaccident#aircrewsafety
us-news2 years ago

"B-1 Bomber Crash-Lands at South Dakota Base, Air Force Confirms"

A B-1 Lancer bomber from Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota crashed while attempting to land during a training mission. All four crew members ejected safely. The crash occurred under poor visibility conditions with freezing temperatures and low clouds. The B-1 is a non-nuclear supersonic bomber that has been in service since the 1980s, with less than 60 of the original 100 still in operation.

via CBS News|
##airforce#b1bombercrash
military2 years ago

"B-1 Bomber Crew Ejects Unharmed in South Dakota Crash Landing"

A B-1 bomber from Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota crashed during an attempted landing after a training mission. All four crew members ejected safely before the crash, which occurred around 5:50 p.m. local time. An investigation into the incident is underway, with no immediate details on the cause of the crash. Further updates are expected as the story develops.

via ABC News|
##airforce#b1bombercrash
military2 years ago

"Crew Ejects Unharmed as B-1 Bomber Crashes at South Dakota Base"

A B-1 Lancer bomber from Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota crashed during a training mission while attempting to land, with all four crew members ejecting safely. The crash occurred under poor visibility conditions with freezing temperatures and low clouds. The B-1, a non-nuclear supersonic bomber in service since the 1980s, is primarily used for conventional missions, with less than 60 of the original 100 still in active service.

via The Associated Press|
##airforcetrainingmission#b1bombercrash