Family Mourns Flight Test Engineer Killed in California B-52 Crash as Investigation Continues – [your]NEWS

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

Summary

Car Crash Edwards California in Edwards, California: A B‐52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California on Monday morning, killing all eight people aboard. The aircraft was conducting a routine test flight for a radar modernization program. Investigators are collecting evidence and have begun an initial fact‐finding phase that could last up to 30 days.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Jeromy Smith Unknown Fatal
Unnamed Crew Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

Family Mourns Flight Test Engineer Killed in California B-52 Crash as Investigation Continues – [your]NEWS

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