Military IDs 8 victims of fiery B-52 crash at California Air Force base
Summary
Car Crash Edwards California in Edwards, California: A B‐52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base on Monday, June 15, 2026, killing all eight people aboard. The aircraft broke up upon impact with the 15,000‐foot runway and the base remains closed pending investigation.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Col. Gregory Watson | Unknown | Fatal |
| Retired Lt. Col. Miles Middleton | Driver | Fatal |
| Lt. Col. Gabriel Estrella | Unknown | Fatal |
| Maj. Alexander Davis | Unknown | Fatal |
| Maj. Robert Dee | Unknown | Fatal |
| Maj. Brad Hovey | Unknown | Fatal |
| Jeromy Smith | Unknown | Fatal |
| Christopher Rischar | Unknown | Fatal |
Original reporting
Military IDs 8 victims of fiery B-52 crash at California Air Force base | AP News