8 dead after Air Force B-52 bomber crashes shortly after takeoff in California - AOL

Published
June 17, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Edwards, California
Edwards Air Force Base
Incident type
Crash, Aircraft

Summary

Car Crash Edwards California in Edwards, California: An Air Force B‐52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base, killing all eight people on board and bursting into flames. The incident occurred Monday at about 11:20 a.m. local time and the crash was deemed unsurvivable.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Crew Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

8 dead after Air Force B-52 bomber crashes shortly after takeoff in California - AOL

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