61K views · 786 reactions

Published
June 17, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Mojave, California
unknown
Incident type
Crash, Aircraft

Summary

Car Crash Mojave California in Mojave, California: An Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed in California on Monday, killing all eight people aboard. One of the deceased had recently welcomed a son, according to his wife.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Crew Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

61K views · 786 reactions | One of the eight people who died in the crash of an Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber in California on Monday had recently welcomed a son, his wife said. | NBC News

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