B-52H makes emergency landing at Minot Air Force Base

The Air Force says a B-52H Stratofortress bomber from Minot Air Force Base performed an emergency landing at about 12:52 a.m. last Fri. at the base due to a fire in one of its engines

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE (KFGO/KVRR) – The Air Force says a B-52H Stratofortress bomber from Minot Air Force Base performed an emergency landing at about 12:52 a.m. last Fri. at the base due to a fire in one of its engines.

None of the crew members were injured and the Minot AFB Fire Dept. arrived on scene and extinguished the aircraft fire.

“First and foremost, the 5th Bomb Wing is incredibly thankful that all our Airmen made it home safely”, said Colonel Daniel Hoadley, 5th Bomb Wing commander. “I would like to recognize our outstanding base fire fighters for their expeditious response.” Further details have not been released.

The incident is under investigation.