8 crew members believed dead in a B-52 bomber crash at California’s Edwards Air Force Base

Published
June 15, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Edwards, California
Incident type
Crash, Aircraft

Summary

Car Crash Edwards California in Edwards, California: A U.S. Air Force B‐52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base on June 15, killing all eight crew members aboard. The aircraft left a large blackened scar on the runway and produced a towering plume of smoke. Emergency crews responded immediately, and the airfield was closed with inbound traffic diverted.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Crew Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

8 crew members believed dead in a B-52 bomber crash at California’s Edwards Air Force Base | Local | kdrv.com

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