8 victims killed in B-52 crash identified by Edwards Air Force Base - ABC News
Summary
Car Crash Edwards California in Edwards, California: A B‐52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base on Monday morning, June 15 2026, killing all eight people aboard. The aircraft burst into flames during a routine test mission and the incident is under investigation.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Col. Gregory Watson | Unknown | Fatal |
| Lt. Col. Gabriel Estrella | Unknown | Fatal |
| retired Lt. Col. Miles Middleton | Driver | Fatal |
| Maj. Alexander Davis | Unknown | Fatal |
| Maj. Robert Dee | Driver | Fatal |
| Maj. Brad Hovey | Driver | Fatal |
| Jeromy Smith | Unknown | Fatal |
| Christopher Rischar | Unknown | Fatal |
Original reporting
8 victims killed in B-52 crash identified by Edwards Air Force Base - ABC News