Eight people are believed to be dead after a B-52 bomber crashed soon after take-off on Monday morning at a US Air Force base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert.

Southern California’s Mojave Desert, United States

Who

US military

What

When

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:52:56 GMT · 2h 35m ago

Where

Southern California’s Mojave Desert, United States ·

Why

The cause of the crash is under investigation.

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How this affects you

A US Air Force B-52 bomber carrying an estimated eight crew members crashed during takeoff, resulting in presumed fatalities and the temporary closure of the airfield.

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South China Morning Post
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3357221/8-presumed-dead-after-b-52-bomber-crashes-us-military-base-california
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