Eight people died June 15 at Edwards Air Force Base in California, with an investigation unfolding.
Published Jun 17, 2026, 2:30 PM EDT
Eight people died June 15 at Edwards Air Force Base in California, with an investigation unfolding.
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Published Jun 17, 2026, 2:30 PM EDT
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The eight people killed in an Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crash this week have been identified.
As standard practice, the military makes public identifications 24 hours after next of kin have been notified.
Victims include four airmen, a reservist and three civilians as inquiry into Edwards crash continues
Edwards Air Force Base said emergency responders were on the scene.
The airfield where the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff on Monday remained closed, but other base…
The B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force base on Monday. All on board were killed.
