B52 crashes at Edwards Air Force Base, deemed 'not survivable' with 8 on board
Jun 15, 2026
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed at Edwards Air Force Base shortly after takeoff Monday morning.According to the Air Force base, eight people were on board the B-52, and that the crash was "not survivable."WATCH BELO
W AS OFFICIALS PROVIDE UPDATE ON B-52 CRASH AT EDWARDS DURING PRESS CONFERENCE:The incident occurred at 11:20 a.m. on the Edwards airfield.WATCH THE AERIAL FOOTAGE OF THE PLANE CRASH AT EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE:The airfield has been closed and inbound aircraft are being redirected, according to EAFB. All non-commercial visitor passes have also been suspended until further notice.Emergency response teams are on scene, and officials are working to account for those involved.Stay in Touch with Us Anytime, Anywhere: Download Our Free App for Apple and Android Sign Up for Our Daily E-mail Newsletter Like Us on Facebook Follow Us on Instagram Subscribe to Us on YouTube
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