A B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after takeoff near Edwards Air Force Base in California on Monday, killing all eight people aboard.
Videos shared on social media showed thick black smoke billowing into the sky moments after the aircraft went down.
The base confirmed the B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff at 11:20 am.
Emergency crews immediately responded to the scene.
The B-52 Stratofortress is a long-range bomber that was initially introduced in the 1950s and is now a key component of the U.S. military's air force.
The cause of the crash is being investigated, according to officials.
The base has closed the airfield, and all inbound aircraft are being diverted.
