Remains of 8 individuals who died in B-52 crash to receive post-mortem care at Delaware base

Published
June 19, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Edwards, California
runway
Incident type
Aircraft, Crash

Summary

Car Crash Edwards California in Edwards, California: A B‐52 Stratofortress crashed on the runway at Edwards Air Force Base, killing all eight crew members. The remains were airlifted to Dover Air Force Base for post‐mortem care and identification.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Col. Gregory Watson Driver Fatal
Lt. Col. Gabriel Estrella Driver Fatal
Maj. Alexander Davis Driver Fatal
Maj. Robert Dee Driver Fatal
Maj. Brad Hovey Driver Fatal
Retired Lt. Col. Miles Middleton Driver Fatal
Jeromy Smith Driver Fatal
Christopher Rischar Driver Fatal

Original reporting

Remains of 8 individuals who died in B-52 crash to receive post-mortem care at Delaware base

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