8 Killed In B-52 Bomber Crash At Edwards Air Force Base - AOL

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

Summary

Car Crash California Today in California: A B‐52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in the Mojave Desert, bursting into flames around 11:20 a.m. The crash killed eight government contractors and uniformed military members.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Crew Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

8 Killed In B-52 Bomber Crash At Edwards Air Force Base - AOL

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