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caused the accident. Hayes said an investigation could take up to six months. However, the colonel revealed the B-52 was part of a fleet supporting a “radar modernisation programme”. ## What is the B-52
B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/15/b52-bomber-crash-california-military-base) at an air force base in California’s Mojave desert. Those onboard were military personnel, government employees and civilian contractors, according to Col James Hayes