What happened
A training mission departed from Biggs AAF at 17:15 local time. While the B-52 was cruising at an altitude of 40,000 feet over the state of Utah, the aircraft encountered intense turbulence. This weather event resulted in significant structural damage to the airframe. Due to the deteriorating condition of the plane, the crew of seven initiated an emergency bailout procedure.
Following the departure of the crew, the uncontrolled B-52 descended rapidly and impacted a field situated near Monticello, Utah. The accident resulted in one fatality among the crew members, while the remaining six survivors were successfully rescued from the scene.