8 people died in B-52 bomber crash at US Air Force base in California,
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, during a routine test mission and burst into flames. All eight people aboard were killed. The aircraft was undergoing radar modernization testing when the accident occurred.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Pilot | Driver | Fatal |
| Unnamed navigator | Unknown | Fatal |
| Unnamed weapons officer | Unknown | Fatal |
| Unnamed engineer | Unknown | Fatal |
| Unnamed contractor | Unknown | Fatal |
| Unnamed Crew | Unknown | Fatal |
Original reporting
8 people died in B-52 bomber crash at US Air Force base in California,