Short Circuit Downed B-1B
An accident investigation into the Feb. 18 crash of a U.S. Air Force B-1B concluded that a short circuit triggered by pushing the No. 3 engine fire button shut down the three remaining engines, forcing the crew to eject. About 3.5 hr. into a routine 6-hr. training mission from Dyess AFB, Tex., a No...
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