Military officials identify all 8 victims of fiery B-52 crash at California Air Force base
Summary
Car Crash Edwards California in Edwards, California: A Boeing B‐52 Stratofortress crashed during a test flight on the 15,000‐foot runway at Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California. All eight crew members aboard were killed and later identified by military officials. The aircraft was part of a program to keep the aging bomber operational, but no cause has yet been determined.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Col. Gregory Watson | Driver | Fatal |
| Lt. Col. Gabriel Estrella | Driver | Fatal |
| Maj. Alexander Davis | Driver | Fatal |
| Maj. Robert Dee | Driver | Fatal |
| Maj. Brad Hovey | Driver | Fatal |
| Jeromy Smith | Unknown | Fatal |
| Christopher Rischar | Unknown | Fatal |
Original reporting
Military officials identify all 8 victims of fiery B-52 crash at California Air Force base