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UPDATED Jun 17, 2026 at 4:03 PM ET

Jun 15, 2026 at 5:24 PM ET

B-52 crashes shortly after takeoff from Edwards AFB

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A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after taking off from Edwards Air Force Base.

WHO: United States Air Force

WHAT: A B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base.

WHEN: Jun 15, 2026 at 3:27 PM ET

WHERE: Edwards Air Force Base, California

WHY: The cause of the crash has not been reported.

How this story developed (showing 6 of 6 earlier reports)

B-52 Stratofortress crashes shortly after takeoff at Edwards AFB · Jun 17, 2026 at 4:03 PM ET
B-52 bomber crash kills eight after takeoff from Edwards · Jun 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
B-52 crash shortly after takeoff kills eight crew · Jun 16, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
B-52 bomber crash kills eight at Edwards AFB · Jun 16, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET
Eight dead after US B-52 crash at Edwards AFB · Jun 15, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
B-52 crash at Edwards AFB leaves eight believed dead · Jun 15, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET

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