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Eight Lives Lost in Edwards AFB B-52 Test Crash
military22 days ago

Eight Lives Lost in Edwards AFB B-52 Test Crash

Eight people—military personnel, government civilians and Boeing contractors—were killed when a B-52 crashed after takeoff during a routine Edwards AFB test mission. Boeing confirmed two employees among the victims. An Interim Safety Investigation Board is investigating as the base remains closed; findings are expected after about 30 days for the SAFIB and up to six months for an Accident Investigation Board. The aircraft reportedly made a sharp right turn before impact, and GoFundMe campaigns have been started by families to cover expenses.

via Military Times|
#aviation#b-52#edwards-afb
Edwards B-52 Crash: Eight Crewmembers Identified
military23 days ago

Edwards B-52 Crash: Eight Crewmembers Identified

The Pentagon released the identities of eight people killed when a B-52 Stratofortress crashed after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California during a routine test mission; the deceased include Col. Gregory Watson, Lt. Col. Gabriel Estrella, Retired Lt. Col. Miles Middleton, Maj. Alexander Davis, Maj. Robert Dee, Maj. Brad Hovey, and civilians Jeromy Smith and Christopher Rischar. Boeing employees Watson and Middleton were among the deceased, and an Accident Investigation Board will investigate the crash, with findings potentially taking up to six months.

via NBC News|
#b-52#edwards-air-force-base#eight-killed
Edwards B-52 Crash Tests Longevity of Historic Bomber Upgrades
military24 days ago

Edwards B-52 Crash Tests Longevity of Historic Bomber Upgrades

Eight people died when a B-52H involved in a radar-upgrade test at Edwards Air Force Base crashed after takeoff; investigators have not yet determined the cause. The incident interrupts a long-running effort to modernize the aging bomber, which remains central to U.S. strategic airpower and is tested at Edwards with new engines and sensors; Boeing employees were among the crew.

via Los Angeles Times|
#air-force-upgrades#aviation-safety#b-52
New father among eight killed in Edwards AFB B-52 crash during radar-test mission
us-news24 days ago

New father among eight killed in Edwards AFB B-52 crash during radar-test mission

Eight people were killed when a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California during a radar-system test for a modernization program. Among the victims was Jeromy Smith, a Defense Department civilian flight test engineer who had just welcomed a son four months ago and leaves behind a two-year-old daughter, Fletcher; his wife Lauren spoke about his dedication to the country. Boeing confirmed two of its employees were also killed. The crash is under investigation, with initial fact-finding up to 30 days before an Accident Investigation Board reviews the case, and final findings may take months to release.

via NBC News|
#b-52#edwards-air-force-base#jeromy-smith
Eight Killed in B-52 Crash During Edwards AFB Test Flight
military25 days ago

Eight Killed in B-52 Crash During Edwards AFB Test Flight

Eight people are presumed dead after a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California during a routine test mission; initial indications were that the crash was non-survivable. The victims include military members, government employees, and civilian contractors. The base remained closed with inbound flights diverted while officials begin a safety review ahead of a formal accident investigation board, a process that could take up to six months. Authorities have not yet released a cause; aviation safety experts have suggested a possible flight-control malfunction during testing.

via The Guardian|
#accident-investigation#aviation#b-52
B-52 Crashes After Takeoff at Edwards AFB, Runway Closed as Investigation Opens
military25 days ago

B-52 Crashes After Takeoff at Edwards AFB, Runway Closed as Investigation Opens

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after taking off from Edwards Air Force Base in California on Monday morning. Emergency crews responded immediately, but officials have not confirmed how many crew members were aboard or if there were injuries. The airfield is closed and inbound flights are being diverted while investigators review the crash. The B-52H is an aging aircraft that has undergone upgrades, and the most recent fatal B-52 incident occurred in 2008.

via CNN|
#air-force#aviation-crash#b-52
US strikes Iranian munitions depot in Isfahan as diplomacy with Tehran persists
world3 months ago

US strikes Iranian munitions depot in Isfahan as diplomacy with Tehran persists

The United States reportedly carried out a large strike on an Iranian ammunition depot in Isfahan, with B-52 bombers deployed over Iran as operations expand. Amid ongoing ceasefire talks with Iran, Trump publicly presses allies to shoulder more risk and secure the Strait of Hormuz, while broader tensions and geopolitical moves—including allied airspace frictions and fuel-price fluctuations—underscore the widening conflict.

via Fox News|
#b-52#diplomacy#iran