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 from Edwards Air Force Base, killing all eight aboard. The aircraft made a sharp right turn and nearly completed a 180‐degree turn before plunging to the ground and bursting into flames.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Pilot | Driver | Fatal |
| Unnamed navigator | Unknown | Fatal |
| Unnamed flight engineer | Unknown | Fatal |
| Unnamed weapon systems officer | Unknown | Fatal |
| Unnamed aircraft maintenance technician | 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