The B-52 Stratofortress went down shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California, killing the crew onboard; eight crew members died. According to officials the aircraft was on a local test sortie tied to a radar modernization program; investigators are examining potential causes. responders rushed as the airfield it was secured and the incident remains under investigation. Additional sources indicate eight people died in the incident at a Southern California base; authorities are continuing investigations without immediate disclosures.