Air Force releases identities of all victims in fatal B-52 bomber crash

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

Summary

Car Crash Edwards California in Edwards, California: A B‐52 bomber crashed at Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California, killing all eight crew members on board. The aircraft went down around 11:20 a.m. Monday shortly after departing for a routine test mission supporting the Radar Modernization Program.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Jeromy Smith Driver Fatal
Unnamed Crew Unknown Fatal
Unnamed Pilot Driver Fatal

Original reporting

Air Force releases identities of all victims in fatal B-52 bomber crash | KTLA

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