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8 dead in B-52 bomber crash at Edwards Air Force Base in California, officials say
CBS News • • general
Key Points:
- Eight people aboard a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress died after the plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base during a routine test mission.
- The crew included military personnel, government civilians, and contractors supporting a radar modernization program; Boeing confirmed two of its employees were among the deceased.
- The crash occurred around 11:20 a.m. local time, resulting in a large fire and was deemed unsurvivable based on crash footage analysis.
- Edwards Air Force Base has closed the airfield, suspended visitor passes, and is focusing on emergency response and next of kin notifications.
- The cause of the crash remains unknown, with investigations expected to take several months; Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth expressed condolences on social media.
