8 people died in B-52 bomber crash at US Air Force base in Southern California, officials say

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

Summary

Car Crash Edwards California in Edwards, California: A B‐52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in the Mojave Desert, bursting into flames and killing all eight people aboard. The aircraft was on a routine test mission when it went down near the runway around 11:20 a.m., with no survivors.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Crew Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

8 people died in B-52 bomber crash at US Air Force base in Southern California, officials say | KNWA FOX24

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