B-2 crash videos released by Air Force

Remember that B-2 Stealth Bomber that crashed on takeoff from Anderson AFB in Guam back in February? Well the Air Force has finally released two videos that were taken of the incident. Keep in mind that the B-2 that crashed was #2 in a 2 ship formation, so you'll see the lead ship takeoff first before the "mishap" bomber crashes.

This first video was taken from a security camera being remotely operated and has no sound.



This second video was taken at ground level by an airman on the flight line. Again, no sound.



The Air Force has also released information on what they believe led to the $1.4 billion loss of the B-2. Moisture contamination on the fly-by-wire B-2’s air data sensors is suspected of leading to the onboard computer thinking the aircraft was pointed downward on takeoff roll and moving about 10-12 knots faster than its actual speed. This resulted in the bomber rotating way too soon and subsequently stalling before rolling to the port side and impacting the ground. Luckily, both crewmembers ejected from the aircraft and survived although one sustained a compressed spinal fracture from the ejection, though he is expected to recover fully. This particular accident is being referred to as the single most expensive aviation accident ever.

(Editor's note: Updated to include 2nd video at 18:30Z)

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