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US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in California, killing all 8 crew aboard

A B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed during a routine training mission at Edwards Air Force Base. All eight crew members aboard perished in the incident. The aircraft burst into flames on takeoff. The cause of the crash is under investigation. Operations at Edwards Air Force Base were suspended due to runway damage. This marks the first B-52 crash since 2016.

16 Jun 2026 6:07 am