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 into the runway at Edwards Air Force Base on Monday during a test flight, killing all eight occupants. The aircraft was part of a program to keep the bomber operational and had recently been upgraded with new radar equipment. Military officials identified all victims as four active duty airmen, one reservist, and three civilians.
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