8 crew members killed in B-52 bomber crash at California’s Edwards Air Force Base - KESQ

Published
June 16, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Edwards Air Force Base, California
runway at Edwards Air Force Base
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Incident type
Crash, Aircraft

Summary

Car Crash Edwards Air Force Base California in Edwards Air Force Base, California: A B‐52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base on Monday, killing all eight crew members aboard. The aircraft broke apart on the runway and left a large blackened scar in the desert terrain. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the crash.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Jeromy Smith Unknown Fatal
Unnamed Crew Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

8 crew members killed in B-52 bomber crash at California’s Edwards Air Force Base - KESQ

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