B-2 Accident Report Released Distorted data introduced by a B-2's air data system skewed information entering the bomber's flight control computers ultimately causing the crash of the aircraft on takeoff at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 23, according to an Air Combat Command accident investigation report released yesterday.



Moisture in the aircraft's Port Transducer Units during air data calibration distorted the information in the bomber's air data system, causing the flight control computers to calculate an inaccurate airspeed and a negative angle of attack upon takeoff. According to the report, this caused an, "uncommanded 30 degree nose-high pitch-up on takeoff, causing the aircraft to stall and its subsequent crash."







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B-2s in the air as crash investigation wraps up The results of an investigation into the crash of a B-2 stealth bomber at Andersen Air Force Base is expected to be released next month.

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B-2 Guam crash photos Two photos of the B-2 crash site in Guam. Aircraft looks like an empty crab shell now.

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B-2 crash probers on Guam The U.S. Air Force's Safety Investigation Board has begun its 30-day investigation into the B-2 stealth bomber crash in Guam.

The Air Force will convene an Accident Investigation Board once the Safety Investigation Board's investigation concludes.

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Fire On Takeoff Downed B-2 The B-2 stealth bomber that crashed Feb. 23 reported a fire at takeoff from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, which was followed quickly by an uncontrollable roll to the right.

Spirit of Kansas, tail no. 890127, fell between the taxiway and the ramp.

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Bomber pilot bound for Hawaii One of the B-2 pilots that ejected safely when their jet crashed in Guam will be transfered to a hospital in Hawaii.

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B-2 Stealth Bomber Guam crash (Video) An update of the B-2 crash in Guam. The aircraft and three other B-2s were on their last flight out of Guam when the second aircraft crashed after take-off.



The first aircraft returned to land safely and all three bombers will remain in Andersen Air Force Base.

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B-2 Stealth Bomber Crashes on Guam A B-2 stealth bomber has crashed in Guam and thick black smoke could be seen billowing from the wreckage at Andersen Air Force Base.

The U.S. Air Force says both pilots ejected and are fine.

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