Eight Crew Killed in Deadliest B-52 Crash in Decades

Published
June 16, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Edwards, California
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Incident type
Crash, Aircraft

Summary

Car Crash Edwards California in Edwards, California: A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after take‐off from Edwards Air Force Base, killing all eight crew aboard. The aircraft was seen black‐smoking and largely destroyed at the crash site in the Mojave Desert north of Los Angeles. Investigators are working to determine the cause, with a preliminary analysis suggesting an abrupt directional change before the plunge.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Crew Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

Eight Crew Killed in Deadliest B-52 Crash in Decades

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