8 people killed in B-52 bomber crash at California base, officials confirm
Summary
Car Crash Edwards California in Edwards, California: A B‐52 Stratofortress crashed early Monday at Edwards Air Force Base, killing all eight people aboard. The aircraft burst into flames shortly after takeoff for a routine test mission and emergency personnel are still searching the scene.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Pilot | Driver | Fatal |
| Unnamed navigator | Unknown | Fatal |
| Unnamed bombardier | Unknown | Fatal |
| Unnamed flight engineer | Unknown | Fatal |
| Unnamed loadmaster | Unknown | Fatal |
| Unnamed Crew | Unknown | Fatal |
Original reporting
8 people killed in B-52 bomber crash at California base, officials confirm