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military-and-defense2 years ago

"Crew Ejects Safely as B-1B Lancer Bomber Crashes During South Dakota Training"

A B-1B Lancer bomber crashed at Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota during a training mission, with all four crew members ejecting safely. The incident, which involved an active fire and explosion, will be investigated by a board of officers. The B-1B has been in service since the 1980s and is set to be replaced by the B-21 Raider in the 2030s. This crash adds to the history of Lancer mishaps, with 29 Class A incidents recorded between 1984 and 2021.

via Military.com|
##airforce#b1blancer
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

"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