A B-1 Lancer bomber from Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota crashed on Thursday evening during a training mission while attempting to land. The incident, which occurred around 5:50 p.m., involved poor visibility conditions with freezing temperatures and low clouds. Fortunately, all four crew members onboard ejected safely and avoided injury.

Key Points:

• The B-1 Lancer bomber crashed at Ellsworth Air Force Base during a landing attempt.
• Poor visibility and freezing temperatures were recorded at the time of the crash
• All four crew members successfully ejected and were unharmed.

The B-1 bomber, a conventional supersonic aircraft first introduced in the 1980s, is primarily used for non-nuclear missions. It has played roles in U.S. military operations in the Asia-Pacific region and Afghanistan. Of the original 100 built, fewer than 60 are still in service, split between Dyess Air Force Base in Texas and Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota.

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