Air Force crew ejects safely as B-1 bomber crashes during landing in South Dakota
The crew had been flying a B-1B Lancer.
January 4, 2024, 10:45 PM
Four crew members from Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota ejected safely from their aircraft Thursday night when their bomber crashed while attempting a landing.
The crash happened around 5:50 p.m. local time, according to the base.
The crew had been on a training mission, Ellsworth Air Force Base confirmed Thursday night.
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An officer board will investigate the incident, authorities said.
No further details were immediately available.