Routine test flight ends in catastrophe as B‑52 crashes at California air base, eight dead (opens original article in a new tab)

A US B-52 bomber crashed at Edwards Air Force Base in California during a routine test flight, killing eight people. The crash occurred shortly after takeoff and resulted in a catastrophic fire. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

• A US B-52 bomber crashed at Edwards Air Force Base in California on June 15, 2026, during a routine test flight.
• Eight people died in the crash, which occurred shortly after takeoff and resulted in a catastrophic fire.
• The crash was deemed 'unsurvivable' and the cause is under investigation.