All 8 Onboard B-52 Die in Crash at Edwards Air Force Base
Officials said the crash may take up to six months to investigate as the bomber was supporting the Air Force's radar modernization program.
- On Monday, June 15, 2026, a United States Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California, killing all eight people aboard.
- The B-52 was supporting the Air Force's radar modernization program during a test mission when it crashed and burst into flames, Col. James Hayes said.
- Among the eight victims were two Boeing employees, with the crew consisting of military personnel and government contractors.
- Authorities are investigating the 'unsurvivable' crash, though officials didn't have 'any indication' of the cause, James Hayes stated, noting the wreckage was 'totally contained' on the runway.
- Officials said the investigation could take up to six months to complete, while aviation safety expert Jeff Guzzetti suggested a potential flight-control malfunction contributed to the crash.
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The bomber crashed shortly after taking off this Monday at Edwards Air Base; the crew included military, government civilians and contractors.
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All 8 onboard B-52 die in crash at Edwards Air Force Base
(The Center Square) - All eight people onboard a B-52 Stratofortress died when the plane crashed shortly after take-off Monday for a routine training mission from Edwards Air Force Base in California.
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