Flights Resume at Edwards Week After B-52 Crash

Published
June 23, 2026
Location
California
Edwards Air Force Base
Incident type
Aircraft

Summary

Aircraft California Today in California: A B-52H Stratofortress bomber crashed immediately after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base, killing all eight crew members. The aircraft was swiftly engulfed in flames following the crash, which occurred during a test sortie supporting a radar upgrade. The deputy commander of the 412th Test Wing stated the crash was not survivable. Flight test operations resumed on June 22, a week after the crash, with the airfield having reopened June 18.

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Flights Resume at Edwards Week After B-52 Crash

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