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Eight people were killed this week when a B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California.
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Edwards Air Force Base, California
Who
Col. Gregory Watson, Lt. Col. Gabriel Estrella, Retired Lt. Col. Miles Middleton, Maj. Alexander Davis, Maj. Robert Dee, Maj. Brad Hovey, Jeromy Smith, Christopher Rischar
What
Eight people were killed this week when a B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:11:52 GMT · 3h 34m ago
Where
Edwards Air Force Base, California ·
Why
The B-52 Stratofortress was on a "routine test mission" when it crashed, though officials declined to speculate on the cause.
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The crash of a B-52 bomber, a long-range aircraft capable of carrying nuclear weapons, and the loss of eight military personnel and flight test engineers during a routine test mission, highlights the inherent risks in military aviation and will likely lead to a detailed investigation to understand the cause and prevent future occurrences.
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