Fact-checking images shared of B-52 bomber crash at Edwards Air Force Base

Published
June 17, 2026
Location
Edwards, California
Incident type
Crash, Aircraft

Summary

Car Crash Edwards California in Edwards, California: A B‐52 bomber crashed on June 15 at Edwards Air Force Base in Kern County, California, killing all eight people aboard. The incident was confirmed by military authorities and has been investigated as an unrecoverable crash.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Crew Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

Fact-checking images shared of B-52 bomber crash at Edwards Air Force Base

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