Eight people aboard B-52 bomber confirmed dead in horrific California crash, Air Force says - AOL

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

Summary

Car Crash Edwards California in Edwards, California: A B‐52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in Kern County, California, on Monday at 11:20 a.m. local time. Eight people aboard-seven military personnel and one contractor-were killed. The aircraft burst into flames upon impact and the runway was charred. Emergency responders are still accounting for all crew members.

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Eight people aboard B-52 bomber confirmed dead in horrific California crash, Air Force says - AOL

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