8 crew members believed dead after B-52 bomber crashes at California’s Edwards Air Force Base - East Idaho News

Published
June 08, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Edwards Air Force Base, California
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Incident type
Aircraft, Crash, Fire

Summary

Car Crash Edwards Air Force Base California in Edwards Air Force Base, California: A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base on Monday morning. Eight crew members are believed dead and the crash was deemed not survivable. Emergency crews responded immediately, but the wreckage was largely unidentifiable due to a blackened runway scar and residual smoke.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Crew Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

8 crew members believed dead after B-52 bomber crashes at California’s Edwards Air Force Base - East Idaho News

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