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 on Monday during a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base in California. Eight people were killed, including four active‐duty airmen, a reservist and three civilians. The aircraft was part of a radar modernization program and the crash occurred on the base’s main runway. Investigators are still determining the cause.
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 officials identify all 8 victims of fiery B-52 crash at California Air Force base