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

Published
June 15, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Southern California, California
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Incident type
Aircraft, Crash, Fire

Summary

Car Crash Southern California California in Southern California, California: A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at a U.S. Air Force base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert, bursting into flames. All eight people aboard were killed.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Pilot Driver Fatal
Unnamed Crew Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

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

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