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
Crash, Aircraft, Fire

Summary

Car Crash Edwards California in Edwards, California: A B‐52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base on Monday, June 15, 2026, killing all eight people aboard. The aircraft burst into flames near the runway and was destroyed in a routine test mission.

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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