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

Published
June 15, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Mojave, California
U.S. Air Force base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert
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Incident type
Crash, Aircraft, Fire

Summary

Car Crash Mojave California in Mojave, California: A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at a U.S. Air Force base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert and burst into flames. Eight people were killed in the incident.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Pilot Driver Fatal
Unnamed navigator Unknown Fatal
Unnamed weapons officer Unknown Fatal
Unnamed flight engineer Unknown Fatal
Unnamed loadmaster Unknown Fatal
Unnamed Crew Unknown Fatal
Unnamed instructor Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

8 people died in B-52 bomber crash at US Air Force base in Southern California, officials say | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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