Tigers B-1B bomber crashes at Ellsworth AFB

On 4 January 2024, EL coded Rockwell B-1B Lancer 85-0085 crashlanded near the runway of Ellsworth AFB (SD).

At this moment, information of the Lancer crash is scarce but first reports are that the crew of four successfully bailed out. The B-1B, part of the 28th Bomb Wing, crashed at approximately 17:50 hrs LT while attempting to land on Ellsworth.

At the time of the accident, the Lancer was on a training mission and visibility was poor with freezing temperatures and low clouds. The alleged 37th Bomb Squadron 'Tigers' Lancer, with serial number 85-0085, was given by multiple aircraft enthusiasts on the Scramble Messageboard.

As of the beginning of 2024, the USAF has still 45 B-1B combat coded bombers in its inventory.

Credit photo of 85-0085 during better times while landing at Nellis AFB (NV): venom_13 (On Flickr) / Aftermath photo at Ellsworth: Via @SR_Planespotter (On X)