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 shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base’s runway on a test flight. The aircraft fell onto the same 15,000‐foot runway and was destroyed in the impact. Eight crew members were killed, including four active‐duty airmen, a reservist and three civilians. Investigators have not yet determined the cause of the crash.
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