B-1 Crashes near Broadus, Montana

[Major Shaitan Singh]

The Air Force confirms that a B-1B bomber from Ellsworth AFB crashed near Broadus, MT during a routine training flight.

All 4 crew members ejected safely, but a news release says there were some injuries. The standard crew compliment on a B-1 is the pilot, co-pilot, and two weapons systems officers.

"We are actively working to ensure the safety of the crew members and have sent first responders to secure the scene and work closely with local authorities at the crash site," said Col. Kevin Kennedy, 28th Bomb Wing commander. "Right now all of our thoughts and prayers are with the crews and their families."

The Air Force operates the Powder River Training Complex located near Broadus in southeast Montana.

A convoy of first responders was headed to the crash site shortly after 11 AM Monday.

contents of Air Force News release:

B-1 Crashes near Broadus, Mont.

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – A B-1B bomber with the 28th Bomb Wing crashed near Broadus, Mont. during a routine training mission Aug. 19, 2013.

There were two pilots and two weapon systems officers on board. All four members of the aircrew safely ejected with some injuries.

"We are actively working to ensure the safety of the crew members and have sent first responders to secure the scene and work closely with local authorities at the crash site," said Col. Kevin Kennedy, 28th Bomb Wing commander. "Right now all of our thoughts and prayers are with the crews and their families,"

 

[Jango]

That is a pretty horrific crash site.

Totally disintegrated/burned by the looks of it, no big solid piece left except that one white area.

 

[nair]

Good that no human causality..... But look at that site, you cant see a metal piece also.... How come entire steel and aluminium got burnt????

 

[Argus Panoptes]

So that is what a billion dollars all burnt up looks like.

 

[GDan]

So that is what a billion dollars all burnt up looks like.

They don't cost nearly that much.

 

[Alpha1]

So that is what a billion dollars all burnt up looks like.

They don't cost nearly that much.

They cost 283 million US$ in 1998

 

[Argus Panoptes]

They don't cost nearly that much.

They cost 283 million US$ in 1998

The flyaway cost per unit was $797 million in 1997, with a total cost of $2.1 billion per aircraft including development, testing, and maintenance.

I just used a billion dollars as a nice round figure.

 

[iranigirl2]

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[Lightningbolt]

 

[gambit]

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[GDan]

The flyaway cost per unit was $797 million in 1997, with a total cost of $2.1 billion per aircraft including development, testing, and maintenance.

I just used a billion dollars as a nice round figure.

You're think of the the B-2, not the B-1.

 

[Alpha1]

The flyaway cost per unit was $797 million in 1997, with a total cost of $2.1 billion per aircraft including development, testing, and maintenance.

I just used a billion dollars as a nice round figure.

you are confusing it with B-2 spirit !

 

[Argus Panoptes]

you are confusing it with B-2 spirit !

Yes, you are right. I was confusing it with the B-2. My bad.

 

[bornmoron]

Stealth technology,,,Girne ke baad bhi nahin dikhta ,,

 

[Wright]

US needs to get rid of this dinosaur, they have the Lancer already. Retirement is long overdue.