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B-52 Bomber Crash at Edwards AFB Kills Eight Crew Members

17 June 2026 11:00

A B-52H bomber crashed at Edwards Air Force Base, California, killing all eight crew members. - The aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff for a routine test mission.

- The crew included pilots, weapon systems officers, and flight test engineers from multiple units. - The investigation is ongoing and may take up to six months for initial findings.

The airfield remains closed for cleanup, with operations expected to resume next week.

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