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A US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes at Edwards Air Force Base in California, 8 dead. RIP [View all]

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A US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes at Edwards Air Force Base in California, the base says

By Taylor Romine
June 15, 2026.

https://www.cnn.com/2026/06/15/us/b-52-crash-edwards-california?utm_source=cnn_Breaking+News&utm_medium=email&bt_ee=ZkbxR0AZIGw2kV0LiH8N84DpTAGcaU%2BP2CMhiJ4AritihurXUfqdDIyTFAobA0f%2F&bt_ts=1781551827815

A military aircraft crashed at a base north of Los Angeles Monday morning, Edwards Air Force Base said on social media.

“A United States Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff on the Edwards airfield at 11:20 a.m.,” the base said on Facebook. “Emergency crews immediately responded to the scene and the situation is ongoing.”

It is not immediately clear if there are any injuries. CNN has reached out to the base for more information.

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A US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes at Edwards Air Force Base in California, 8 dead. RIP [View all] applegrove Monday OP

Oh no MustLoveBeagles Monday #1

I hope so, too, Beagles! SheltieLover Monday #2

I fear not. It happened after take-off. Ambulances are at the site. applegrove Monday #3

I hope there are survivers at least MustLoveBeagles Monday #4

Vibes that they are okay. Vibes to the families and loved ones if they are not. applegrove Monday #6

Omfg....horrifying. PCIntern Monday #5

Oh no.... RT Atlanta Monday #7

Oh no. applegrove Monday #8

Sadly looks so malaise Monday #9

I hoped it wouldn't be MustLoveBeagles Monday #11

The aircraft malaise Monday #12

B52's have ejection seats Texas_Blue_Dem Monday #29

Very tragic. Sequoia Monday #10

I used to pass by there... 2naSalit Monday #13

. applegrove Monday #14

Sadly, aircraft this large crashing purr-rat beauty Monday #15

Looking at the video in the article... 2naSalit Monday #16

I think so too but I didn't want to say it. applegrove Monday #18

No words MustLoveBeagles Monday #22

Been a lot of fuck-ups on Hegseth's watch Mysterian Monday #17

Especially when kicking people out, or freezing promotions haele Monday #21

I think you're on to something. Probably a lot of strain on resources. Keeping equipment out longer than normal. RoeVWade Monday #27

B-52s are 50 to 70 years old. haele Monday #28

Video malaise Monday #19

Thank you for the link MustLoveBeagles Monday #23

YW malaise Monday #24

Rest in peace. Those poor families irisblue Monday #20

Eight deaths malaise Monday #25

I am so sorry UpInArms Monday #26