A United States Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff on the Edwards airfield at 11:20 am on Monday morning.

Edwards Air Force Base, California

Who

US Air Force

What

When

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:43:00 GMT · 1h 39m ago

Where

Edwards Air Force Base, California ·

Why

A B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff.

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How this affects you

A US military B-52 Stratofortress crashed at Edwards Air Force Base in California, prompting an emergency response. The situation is ongoing, and officials have not yet confirmed any casualties or injuries.

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Times of India
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/us-air-force-b-52-crashes-shortly-after-take-off-at-california-base/articleshow/131754361.cms
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