Eight killed in US Air Force B-52 Bomber crash in California

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

Summary

Car Crash Edwards California in Edwards, California: A U.S. Air Force B‐52 Stratofortress bomber crashed and burst into flames immediately after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in southern California on Monday, killing all eight people aboard. The aircraft was on a routine test mission supporting a radar modernisation programme when the accident occurred.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Pilot Driver Fatal
Unnamed Crew Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

Eight killed in US Air Force B-52 Bomber crash in California

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