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A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base, with eight people presumed dead.
Edwards Air Force Base, Mojave Desert, Southern California, United States
Who
Eight people including military members, government employees, and civilian contractors; James Hayes, deputy commander at Edwards Air Force Base; Jeff Guzzetti, aviation safety expert
What
A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base, with eight people presumed dead.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 01:51:04 GMT · 8h 21m ago
Where
Edwards Air Force Base, Mojave Desert, Southern California, United States ·
Why
The B-52 bomber was on a routine test mission to modernize its radar from analog to digital.
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The crash resulted in the presumed deaths of eight individuals and led to the closure of the airfield with inbound aircraft being diverted. The incident could raise questions about the safety protocols for testing new equipment on aging aircraft slated for extended service.
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