Eight dead after U.S. Air Force B-52 crashes after takeoff at Edwards AFB

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

Summary

Car Crash Bakersfield California in Bakersfield, California: A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base on Monday, June 15, 2026, at about 11:20 a.m., killing all eight people aboard. The aircraft was on a routine test mission for the Radar Modernization Program.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Crew Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

Eight dead after U.S. Air Force B-52 crashes after takeoff at Edwards AFB

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