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B-52 Stratofortress Bomber Crashes at Edwards AFB

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A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bomber has crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base, California, on June 15, 2026. The base confirmed the mishap on its social media channels after images appeared online showing a massive plume of black smoke rising from the location.

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The status of the crew is currently unclear. The base said that the emergency crews are currently on scene.

Here is the full statement by the service:

“A United States Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff on the Edwards airfield at 11:20 a.m. Emergency crews immediately responded to the scene and the situation is ongoing. More information will be provided as it becomes available.”
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theaviationist.com

Breaking: B-52 Stratofortress Bomber Crashed at Edwards AFB

Images posted online show a massive plume of black smoke rising from Edwards Air Force Base, before the base confirmed an ongoing B-52H Stratofortress
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www.twz.com

B-52 Bomber Crashes At Edwards Air Force Base In California (Updated)

A massive tower of black smoke emanated from near the main runway at Edwards AFB, which we now know was caused by the crash of a B-52.
www.twz.com www.twz.com

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Very old airframes, high hours, etc. They are incredible planes, but even the “new” ones are 60 years old. Add that to the fact that there is an attrition rate on all aircraft and it becomes one of those things. Prayers for the crew and their families.
 
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