1964 Savage Mountain B-52 crash, Air crash site in Maryland
The 1964 Savage Mountain B-52 crash is a significant aviation accident.
On January 13, 1964, a B-52 bomber crashed on Savage Mountain during a training flight.
The crash highlighted the risks associated with Cold War-era airborne alert missions.
Debris from the crash is still found at the site, which is accessible to hikers.
The incident is categorized as a 'Broken Arrow' due to the loss of nuclear weapons.
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39.56530,-79.07580
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August 31, 2026 12:26
