B-1 down, crew ejected safely

[Thumpalumpacus]

A B-1 Lancer bomber from Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota crashed Thursday, with all four of its crew members ejecting, the Air Force said.

The B-1 crashed "at approximately 5:50 p.m. today while attempting to land on the installation," the 28th Bomb Wing at Ellsworth said in a statement. "At the time of the accident, it was on a training mission. There were four aircrew on board. All four ejected safely."

At the time of the crash visibility was poor with freezing temperatures and low clouds, according to automated weather reporting equipment recording airfield conditions.

B-1 bomber crashes at South Dakota Air Force base, crew ejects safely

The mishap occurred as the aircraft was attempting to land at Ellsworth Air Force Base, officials said.

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[GTX]

A B-1 Lancer bomber from Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota crashed Thursday, with all four of its crew members ejecting, the Air Force said.

The B-1 crashed "at approximately 5:50 p.m. today while attempting to land on the installation," the 28th Bomb Wing at Ellsworth said in a statement. "At the time of the accident, it was on a training mission. There were four aircrew on board. All four ejected safely."

At the time of the crash visibility was poor with freezing temperatures and low clouds, according to automated weather reporting equipment recording airfield conditions.

B-1 bomber crashes at South Dakota Air Force base, crew ejects safely

The mishap occurred as the aircraft was attempting to land at Ellsworth Air Force Base, officials said.

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At least the crew all got out

 

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Crashed B-1B Bomber Carcass Visible At South Dakota base

A heavily damaged B-1B that crashed at Ellsworth Air Force Base last night is seen sitting on a patch of grass next to the runway.

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[Lucky13]

Glad that everyone got out safely!

 

[Gnomey]

Glad to hear all crew are safe!

 

[GreenKnight121]

Interesting sat-photo:

B-1B Bomber's Crash Landing Path Seen In Satellite Image

The image reveals how the B-1 impacted short of the runway then skidded across the airfield before coming to a rest.

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[wheelsup_cavu]

Glad to read that the crew ejected safely.


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