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 Air Force Base, California
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Incident type
Crash, Aircraft

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 June 15, killing all eight crew members. The crash left a blackened scar on the runway and caused the airfield to close for emergency response.

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 | Nation & World News | komu.com

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