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

Published
June 15, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Edwards, California
runway at Edwards Air Force Base
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Incident type
Crash, Aircraft

Summary

Car Crash Edwards California in Edwards, California: A U.S. Air Force B‐52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff on the runway at Edwards Air Force Base in Kern County, California, at 11:20 a.m. Eight crew members are presumed dead and emergency crews responded immediately to the scene.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Pilot Driver Fatal
Unnamed Crew Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in Kern County, 8 presumed dead: Officials | FOX 11 Los Angeles

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