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 B‐52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base on Monday, June 15, 2026, killing all eight people aboard. Military officials later identified the victims as four active‐duty airmen, one reservist and three civilians. The crash occurred on the base’s 15,000‐foot runway and an investigation is underway.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Col. Gregory Watson | Unknown | 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 officials identify all 8 victims of fiery B-52 crash at California Air Force base