Smoke rises after US air force B-52 bomber crashes in flames in California – video
A US military B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards air force base in southern California's Mojave Desert. All eight c...
Last updated: 2026-06-16 06:37:42 ET
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Updated Jun 16, 2026 5:03 AM ET
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed at Edwards Air Force Base in California shortly after takeoff, with all eight crew members presumed dead. Emergency crews responded to the scene as the investigation began.
The crash has minimal direct market impact but may trigger defense contractor reviews of B-52 maintenance protocols and supply chain audits. Boeing and Northrop Grumman could face scrutiny on aging aircraft support and modernization timelines.
The incident underscores the operational risks of aging military platforms and may accelerate congressional pressure for B-21 Raider procurement and B-52 modernization funding.
A US military B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards air force base in southern California's Mojave Desert. All eight c...
8 crew members are presumed dead after a B-52 bomber crashed at California's Edwards Air Force Base
Eight people are believed to have died in the B-52 crash at California's Edwards Air Force Base, officials say. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans re...
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed on Monday shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base.
Emergency crews responded to the scene, with the situation "ongoing," according to Edwards Air Force Base.
An Air Force B-52 crashed shortly after takeoff at California's Edwards Air Force Base on Monday, the base said. Emergency crews are responding.
B-52 crashed shortly after takeoff on Monday at Edwards air force base in California's Mojave Desert, officials saySign up for the Breaking News US ne...
Eight crew members were aboard the U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress when it went down during a routine test mission at Edwards Air Force Base in Cal...
Officials said emergency crews responded to the scene after the aircraft went down around 11:20 a.m.; it was not immediately clear whether there were ...
Eight people were killed Monday when a B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California during a routine test...
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