B-52 bomber crashes shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base

A United States Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert at about 11:20 a.m. on Monday, military officials said. Emergency responders arrived at the scene, which is located roughly 100 miles north of Los Angeles.

Edwards Air Force Base indicated via email that additional details would be released as they become available. The incident occurred at a facility that spans 480 square miles and is used for research, development and testing of Air Force aircraft and weapons systems.

"We are working to determine the cause of the crash and will provide further information when it is available," the base said in its statement.

The B-52 Stratofortress is a long-range bomber that has been a core component of the U.S. bomber fleet for decades.