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Investigation underway into cause of B-52 bomber crash that killed 8
USA Today • • nation
Key Points:
- A United States Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California on June 15, killing all eight people on board; the crash was described as "unsurvivable" by Col. James Hayes.
- The bomber was on a test mission supporting a radar modernization program when it crashed and burst into flames, with the incident contained on the runway and first responders quickly extinguishing the fire.
- The victims, a mix of military personnel and civilian contractors, have not yet been formally identified, though Boeing confirmed two employees were among the deceased and is providing support to their families.
- The cause of the crash remains unknown and is under investigation, with officials stating that final conclusions could take months to determine.
- Edwards Air Force Base spans parts of Kern, Los Angeles, and San Bernardino counties, located about 100 miles north of Los Angeles.
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