Eight people aboard B-52 bomber confirmed dead in horrific California crash, Air Force says
Summary
Car Crash Edwards California in Edwards, California: A B‐52 bomber crashed and caught fire shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in Kern County, California. Eight people aboard-military personnel and two Boeing contractors-were killed. The aircraft was on a routine test mission when it went down at about 11:20 a.m. local time.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Pilot | Driver | Fatal |
| Unnamed navigator | Unknown | Fatal |
| Unnamed radar navigator | Unknown | Fatal |
| Unnamed electronic warfare officer | Unknown | Fatal |
| Unnamed contractor | Unknown | Fatal |
Original reporting
Eight people aboard B-52 bomber confirmed dead in horrific California crash, Air Force says