The B-52 Bomber Is an Iconic, Aging Warhorse. Probe of Fatal Crash Could Influence Its Future
Summary
Car Crash Edwards California in Edwards, California: A U.S. Air Force B‐52H Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base on Monday, killing all eight crew members aboard. The aircraft was conducting a routine test mission for its Radar Modernization Program when the accident occurred. An Interim Safety Investigation Board has been assigned to investigate the crash and will hand findings over to a Safety Investigation Board later in the week.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Pilot | Driver | Fatal |
| Unnamed flight test engineer | Unknown | Fatal |
| Unnamed Boeing contractor | Unknown | Fatal |
| Unnamed 419th Flight Test Squadron member | Unknown | Fatal |
Original reporting
The B-52 Bomber Is an Iconic, Aging Warhorse. Probe of Fatal Crash Could Influence Its Future