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8 dead in B-52 bomber crash at Edwards Air Force Base in California, officials say
Updated on: June 15, 2026 / 6:06 PM PDT / CBS LA
TL;DR
- Eight people died when a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base.
- The crash occurred during a routine test mission for a radar modernization program.
- The crew consisted of military personnel, government civilians, and two Boeing employees.
- Base officials confirmed the crash was unsurvivable.
- An investigation into the cause of the crash is underway and may take up to six months.
- The base airfield was closed, and inbound aircraft were diverted following the incident.