"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.
