A US Air Force B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff on Monday at Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert.

Edwards Air Force Base, California, Mojave Desert

Who

US Air Force

What

When

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:49:31 GMT · 2h 42m ago

Where

Edwards Air Force Base, California, Mojave Desert ·

Why

The aircraft went down around 11:20 am.

The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

Emergency crews are responding to the crash of a B-52 bomber, which typically carries a crew of five, though no information on injuries is immediately available. This incident occurred at a significant Air Force base located about 161 km north of Los Angeles.

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https://www.republicworld.com/world-news/us-air-force-b-52-bomber-crashes-after-takeoff-at-edwards-afb-in-californias-mojave-desert-2026-06-15-128393
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