Air Force identifies all 8 victims of B-52 crash at Edwards Air Force Base
Summary
Car Crash Edwards California in Edwards, California: A U.S. Air Force B‐52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in Kern County, California, on Monday around 11:20 a.m. local time. Eight crew members aboard the aircraft were killed, including military personnel, government civilians and contractors. The crash occurred during a routine test mission for fleet modernization involving new radar, avionics and engines.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Lt. Col. Gabriel Estrella | Unknown | Fatal |
| Maj. Alexander Davis | Unknown | Fatal |
| Maj. Robert Dee | Driver | Fatal |
| Maj. Brad Hovey | Driver | Fatal |
| Jeromy Smith | Unknown | Fatal |
| Christopher Rischar | Unknown | Fatal |
| Col. Gregory Watson | Unknown | Fatal |
Original reporting
Air Force identifies all 8 victims of B-52 crash at Edwards Air Force Base | Fox News