News: All crew, occupants killed in California B-52 crash
Summary
Car Crash Edwards California in Edwards, California: A U.S. Air Force B‐52 Stratofortress bomber crashed on takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California, killing all eight crew members aboard. The aircraft burst into flames shortly after leaving the runway during a routine test mission.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Pilot | Driver | Fatal |
| Unnamed navigator | Unknown | Fatal |
| Unnamed bombardier | Unknown | Fatal |
| Unnamed flight engineer | Unknown | Fatal |
| Unnamed aircraft maintenance officer | Unknown | Fatal |
| Unnamed ground support personnel | Unknown | Fatal |
Original reporting
News: All crew, occupants killed in California B-52 crash