$2bn B-2 stealth bomber crash lands in Missouri

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bomber crash-landed at Whiteman AFB in Missouri yesterday. Jennifer Green, an Air Force spokesperson, informed KMBC 9 News of the malfunction and stated that it happened at around 12:30 a.m.

Investigating the B-2

“There were no personnel injuries and no fire associated with the landing,” said Greene. “The incident is under investigation and more information will be provided as it becomes available.”

The investigation is currently underway, proven by the fact that the Federal Aviation Administration imposed a temporary flight restriction in the area that is set to end on Friday. The reason provided for the restriction is “to provide a safe environment for an accident investigation.”

The entire B-2 fleet in the U.S., which only totaled 21 aircraft prior to the crash, is located at Whiteman AFB. All of these bombers have been there since Dec. 17, 1993.

B-2 stealth bombers are capable of delivering conventional and nuclear munitions, making them as deadly as they are expensive. These aircraft have a two-man crew, a pilot in the left seat and a commander in the right.