An Air Power B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Power Base in California on Monday, the bottom mentioned.
“Emergency crews instantly responded to the scene and the state of affairs is ongoing,” the bottom mentioned in an announcement.
An Air Power B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Power Base in California, June 15, 2026.
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The crash was reported at about 11:20 a.m. native time.
The bottom has closed the airfield and mentioned all inbound planes are being diverted.
An Air Power B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Power Base in California, June 15, 2026.
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The Air Power and NASA conduct take a look at flights of latest and developmental plane at Edwards Air Power Base.
The B-52 Stratofortress — which generally carries a crew of 5 — is a long-range bomber first launched within the Nineteen Fifties that is still a central a part of the U.S. army’s air energy. Constructed by Boeing, the plane is able to carrying each typical and nuclear weapons over lengthy distances and has been utilized in conflicts starting from Vietnam to operations within the Iran conflict.
A B-52H Stratofortress departs Edwards Air Power Base, June 25, 2025.
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