Eight people die in deadliest B-52 Bomber crash in more than 40 years – EUP News

Published
June 16, 2026
Location
Edwards, California
Edwards Air Force Base
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Incident type
Aircraft, Crash

Summary

Car Crash Edwards California in Edwards, California: A B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base, killing all eight people aboard. The aircraft was on a routine test mission and the incident is under investigation.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Crew Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

Eight people die in deadliest B-52 Bomber crash in more than 40 years – EUP News

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