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

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. on Monday, killing all eight people aboard. The aircraft burst into flames near the runway and was destroyed in a routine test mission.

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 - WCCB Charlotte

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