Eight killed in B-52 crash shortly after takeoff at Edwards…

Car Crash California Today in California: A B-52 Stratofortress conducting a developmental test flight as part of the Air Force's B-52 Radar Modernization Program crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base on June 15, 2026, killing all eight people aboard. The victims included active-duty Air Force officers, an Air Force reservist, government civilians, and defense contractors. A memorial service was held June 29, 2026, in Hangar 1623 to honor the dead, and the accident remains under investigation, with officials warning the inquiry could take up to six months.