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A U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber plane crashed at Edwards Air Force Base in California on Monday during a "routine test mission."

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Edwards Air Force Base, California

Who
U.S. Air Force officials, Colonel James Hayes, eight people aboard a B-52 bomber
What
A U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber plane crashed at Edwards Air Force Base in California on Monday during a "routine test mission."
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 01:17:04 GMT · 3h 17m ago
Where
Edwards Air Force Base, California ·
Why
The crash occurred during a "routine test mission," and the cause is currently under investigation.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

All eight individuals aboard the U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber are presumed dead, leading to a loss of life within the military and an ongoing investigation into the crash.

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  1. U.S. Domestic2h 43m ago
    Eight people are presumed dead after a B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff on Monday morning at a US air force base in California’s Mojave Desert.
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  2. U.S. Domestic3h 17m ago
    A U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber crashed at Edwards Air Force Base in California, with all eight people aboard presumed dead.
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  3. U.S. Domestic3h 17m ago
    All eight people who were on a U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber that crashed at Edwards Air Force Base in California on Monday are presumed dead.
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  4. Currently Reading3h 17m ago
    A U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber plane crashed at Edwards Air Force Base in California on Monday during a "routine test mission."
  5. U.S. Domestic3h 17m ago
    A U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber plane crashed at Edwards Air Force Base in California on Monday during a routine test mission, and all eight people aboard are presumed dead.
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  6. U.S. Domestic3h 17m ago
    All eight people aboard a U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber plane that crashed at Edwards Air Force Base in California on Monday are presumed dead.
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  7. U.S. Domestic4h 47m ago
    Eight crew members are presumed dead after a B-52 bomber crashed at Edwards Air Force Base in California during a routine test mission on Monday, Air Force officials said.
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  8. U.S. Domestic4h 47m ago
    Eight crew members are presumed dead after a B-52 bomber crashed at Edwards Air Force Base during a routine test mission on Monday.
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  9. U.S. Domestic8h 25m ago
    A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber plane crashed shortly after take off from Edwards Air Force Base.
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  10. U.S. Domestic8h 25m ago
    A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base.
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  11. U.S. Domestic8h 25m ago
    A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber plane crashed shortly after take off from Edwards Air Force Base in southern California.
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  12. U.S. Domestic8h 25m ago
    A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber plane crashed shortly after taking off from Edwards Air Force Base in southern California.
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  13. U.S. Domestic9h 23m ago
    A B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff Monday from Edwards Air Force base in California's Mojave Desert.
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