A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California on June 15, 2026. - The crash occurred around 11:20 a.m.
local time near Lancaster and Mojave. - Emergency crews responded immediately; number of crew members and casualties not yet released.
- The B-52 has been in service since 1955 and has experienced 119 crashes, including this one. - The previous B-52 crash was at Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota on Feb.
23, 2024. Authorities are investigating and have promised further updates as information becomes available.