Officials confirm eight dead after B-52 test flight crashes at Edwards Air Force Base

Published
June 17, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Edwards, California
runway at Edwards Air Force Base
Incident type
Crash, Aircraft

Summary

Car Crash Edwards California in Edwards, California: A U.S. Air Force B‐52 Stratofortress crashed during takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base, killing all eight people on board. Emergency crews responded to the burning wreckage and an investigation has begun.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Pilot Driver Fatal
Unnamed navigator Unknown Fatal
Unnamed flight engineer Unknown Fatal
Unnamed aircraft maintenance officer Unknown Fatal
Unnamed contractor Unknown Fatal
Unnamed military personnel Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

Officials confirm eight dead after B-52 test flight crashes at Edwards Air Force Base | KWXX - Hilo, HI

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