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Narrative: Runway excursion during a high-speed, heavy-weight aborted takeoff during a routine training mission from Andersen AFB. The aircraft was destroyed. One aircrew member was treated for minor injuries consistent with ground egress. The aircraft was said to be carrying 'inert munitions'
The B-52 was deployed to Andersen from Minot Air Force Base, ND. The crew members are from the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron.
The Accident Investigation Board found that the cause of the mishap was that the pilot analyzed visual bird activity and perceived cockpit indications as a loss of symmetric thrust required to safely attain flight, and subsequently applied abort procedures. Drag chute failure on deployment and exceeding brake-energy limits also substantially contributed to the mishap.