8 people died in B-52 bomber crash at US Air Force base in California,

Published
June 15, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Edwards, California
runway at Edwards Air Force Base
Incident type
Aircraft, Crash, Fire

Summary

Car Crash Edwards California in Edwards, California: A B‐52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base around 11:20 a.m. on Monday, June 15, 2026, bursting into flames and killing all eight people aboard. The aircraft was on a routine test mission supporting a radar modernization program, and investigators are working to determine the cause.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Crew Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

8 people died in B-52 bomber crash at US Air Force base in California,

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