All victims ID’d in deadly B-52 bomber crash at Edwards Air Force Base
Summary
Car Crash Edwards California in Edwards, California: A B‐52 Stratofortress crashed moments after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base on Monday, June 15 at about 11:20 a.m., killing all eight people aboard. The aircraft plunged into the desert floor, producing a massive fireball and black smoke plume over the base.
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
All victims ID’d in deadly B-52 bomber crash at Edwards Air Force Base