A B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California on June 15, 2026. - All five crew members ejected safely and were taken for medical evaluation.
- The crash occurred around 10:30 a.m. local time during a routine training mission.
- A small brush fire was quickly contained by base fire crews. - The Air Force Safety Center is investigating the cause of the crash.
The incident highlights ongoing safety and modernization concerns for the aging bomber fleet, though no fatalities were reported.