A B-52 strategic bomber has crashed in the U.S. – the most high-profile crash in over 40 years
Summary
Car Crash Edwards California in Edwards, California: A U.S. Air Force B‐52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff during a routine test flight at Edwards Air Force Base, killing all eight crew members on board. The crash was reported by the base’s press service and confirmed by the 24th Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force. Preliminary data indicates that survival in the crash was impossible.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Pilot | Driver | Fatal |
| Unnamed navigator | Unknown | Fatal |
| Unnamed bombardier | Unknown | Fatal |
| Unnamed flight engineer | Unknown | Fatal |
| Unnamed aircraft maintenance officer | Unknown | Fatal |
| Unnamed Crew | Unknown | Fatal |