U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashes after takeoff on Edwards Air Force Base
Summary
Car Crash California Today in California: A U.S. Air Force B‐52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in Kern County, California, on Monday at about 11:20 a.m. The aircraft was carrying eight people on a routine test mission and went down near the airfield. Emergency crews responded immediately to the scene.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Passenger | Passenger | Fatal |
Original reporting
U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashes after takeoff on Edwards Air Force Base