One of the 8 people killed in B-52 crash at California base had just welcomed baby

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

Summary

Car Crash Edwards California in Edwards, California: A B‐52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base on Monday, killing all eight people aboard. The aircraft was on a routine test mission for a radar modernization program.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Jeromy Smith Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

One of the 8 people killed in B-52 crash at California base had just welcomed baby

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