Former Embry-Riddle student identified as victim in deadly B-52 bomber crash
Summary
Aircraft Prescott Arizona in Prescott, Arizona: A B-52 bomber crashed on a 15,000-foot runway during a test mission aimed at extending the 65-year-old bomber fleet's operability through 2050. The aircraft took off heading southwest before crashing on the same runway near a California Air Force base. Former Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University student Jeromy Smith, 32, who attended the Prescott school from 2013 to 2016, was identified as one of the victims.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Jeromy Smith | Unknown | Fatal |
Original reporting
Former Embry-Riddle student identified as victim in deadly B-52 bomber crash