A United States Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bomber crashed at Edwards Air Force Base in California on Monday, June 15, 2026, killing all eight crew members on board, officials confirmed.
The aircraft, manufactured by Boeing, went down during a training mission. The cause of the crash is under investigation by the Air Force Safety Center. No injuries on the ground were reported.
Edwards Air Force Base is a major testing and training facility. The B-52 has been in service since the 1950s and is a key part of the US strategic bomber fleet.
