US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes after takeoff, killing 8 on board
A US Air Force B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff, resulting in the deaths of all eight individuals on board.
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A United States Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber tragically crashed shortly after takeoff on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California. The incident resulted in the deaths of all eight individuals on board. The aircraft reportedly burst into flames immediately following its descent.
The bomber was conducting a routine test mission as part of a radar modernization program. The crew consisted of military personnel, government civilians, and contractors, with aircraft manufacturer Boeing confirming two of its employees were among those killed. Authorities have initiated an investigation to determine the cause of the crash, and the airfield at Edwards Air Force Base was subsequently closed.
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- AP: states the B-52 on a test flight was airborne for over 3 minutes before crashing, killing 8
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