Edwards Air Force Base releases names of 8 crew members killed in B-52 bomber crash

Published
June 17, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
California
15,000-foot runway at Edwards Air Force Base
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Incident type
Crash, Aircraft

Summary

Car Crash California Today in California: A U.S. Air Force B‐52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base, slamming into the ground about halfway down its 15,000‐foot runway. Eight crew members were killed and no survivors were found.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Crew Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

Edwards Air Force Base releases names of 8 crew members killed in B-52 bomber crash | FOX 11 Los Angeles

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