Data shows B-52 made sharp turn before crash that killed 8 in California
Summary
Car Crash Edwards California in Edwards, California: A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base, killing all eight people aboard. Flight‐tracking data showed the aircraft made a sharp right turn and nearly completed a 180‐degree turn before plunging to the ground with an unusually rapid descent rate. The crash occurred on Tuesday, June 15, 2026, and investigators are examining possible flight‐control or engine failures.
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 personnel | Unknown | Fatal |
| Unnamed government contractor | Unknown | Fatal |
| Unnamed uniformed military personnel | Unknown | Fatal |
Original reporting
Data shows B-52 made sharp turn before crash that killed 8 in California