Air Force ID's 8 people killed in B-52 Stratofortress bomber crash at Edwards Air Force Base in Kern County, California - ABC7 Los Angeles
Summary
Car Crash Edwards Air Force Base California in Edwards Air Force Base, California: A Boeing B‐52 Stratofortress crashed during a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base, killing all eight crew members on board. The aircraft took off shortly before noon and crashed into the same 15,000‐foot runway, with investigators still determining the cause.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |