8 dead in B-52 bomber crash at Edwards Air Force Base in California, officials say - CBS Los Angeles
Summary
Car Crash Edwards California in Edwards, California: A United States Air Force B‐52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base on Monday morning, killing all eight people aboard. The aircraft burst into flames at about 11:20 a.m. local time and was deemed unrecoverable. The crash occurred during a routine test mission for a radar modernization program. Authorities confirmed the deaths and are investigating the cause.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Crew | Unknown | Fatal |
Original reporting
8 dead in B-52 bomber crash at Edwards Air Force Base in California, officials say - CBS Los Angeles