2 Boeing employees among 8 killed in B-52 bomber crash

Published
June 16, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Edwards, California
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Incident type
Crash, Aircraft

Summary

Car Crash Edwards California in Edwards, California: A B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in Kern County, California on June 15. Eight people, including two Boeing employees, were presumed dead when the aircraft failed to become airborne during a routine test mission.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Pilot Driver Fatal
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Fatal

Original reporting

2 Boeing employees among 8 killed in B-52 bomber crash | FOX 13 Seattle

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