8 Killed In B-52 Bomber Crash At Edwards Air Force Base

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

Summary

Car Crash Edwards California in Edwards, California: A B‐52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base around 11:20 a.m. on Monday, killing all eight occupants and immediately bursting into flames.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Crew Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

8 Killed In B-52 Bomber Crash At Edwards Air Force Base

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