Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in Kern County, 8 presumed dead: Officials

Published
June 15, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Edwards, California
Edwards airfield
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Incident type
Crash, Aircraft

Summary

Car Crash Edwards California in Edwards, California: A United States Air Force B‐52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base at 11:20 a.m., killing all eight people on board. Emergency crews responded immediately and the airfield was closed while investigators determined the cause.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Crew Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in Kern County, 8 presumed dead: Officials | LiveNOW from FOX

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