Deadly crash that killed 8 involved B-52 bomber with ties to Texas A&M
Summary
Vehicle Fire Edwards California in Edwards, California: A B-52H Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California on Monday, killing all eight crew members aboard. The aircraft was on a routine test mission when it burst into flames and the crash site was engulfed in black smoke.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Pilot | Driver | Fatal |
| Unnamed navigator | Unknown | Fatal |
| Unnamed bombardier | Unknown | Fatal |
| Unnamed flight engineer | Unknown | Fatal |
| Unnamed aircraft maintenance officer | Unknown | Fatal |
| Unnamed civilian contractor | Unknown | Fatal |
Original reporting
Deadly crash that killed 8 involved B-52 bomber with ties to Texas A&M