8 people died in B-52 bomber crash at US Air Force base in Southern California, officials say - 102.3 KRMG

Published
June 16, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Edwards, California
runway at 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., bursting into flames and killing all eight people aboard. The aircraft was on a routine test mission when it went down near the runway, leaving virtually no wreckage.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Pilot Driver Fatal
Unnamed flight engineer Unknown Fatal
Unnamed weapons systems officer Unknown Fatal
Unnamed maintenance personnel Unknown Fatal
Unnamed contractor Unknown Fatal
Unnamed Crew Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

8 people died in B-52 bomber crash at US Air Force base in Southern California, officials say - 102.3 KRMG

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