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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
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

"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