Military officials identify all 8 victims of fiery B-52 crash at California Air Force base - Seymour Tribune
Summary
Car Crash Edwards California in Edwards, California: A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base on Monday, June 15, 2026. The aircraft was on a test flight and impacted the same runway it departed from. Eight crew members were killed in the incident.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Col. Gregory Watson | Driver | Fatal |
| Retired Lt. Col. Miles Middleton | 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 | Driver | Fatal |