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B-52 Bomber Crash at Edwards Air Force Base Results in Eight Fatalities

A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California on June 16, 2026, resulting in the deaths of all eight people on board. The cause of the crash is under investigation, with preliminary assessments suggesting a possible flight control malfunction. The B-52 was involved in a radar modernization program at the time of the incident.

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A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California on June 16, 2026, resulting in the deaths of all eight people on board. The cause of the crash is under investigation, with preliminary assessments suggesting a possible flight control malfunction. The B-52 was involved in a radar modernization program at the time of the incident.

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8 people died in B-52 bomber crash at US Air Force base in Southern California, officials say

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B-52 Bomber Crash at Edwards Air Force Base Results in Eight Fatalities