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Eight people—a mix of military personnel, government civilians and contractors—died when a B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base during a routine test tied to the Air Force's fleet modernization; investigators will examine takeoff performance, engine status, and maintenance records, and the full probe could take up to six months as flight tests are paused.
Eight Air Force crewmembers were identified after a B-52 Stratofortress crash during a radar-modernization test near Edwards Air Force Base on June 15, killing all aboard. The crew included both uniformed officers and civilians from Boeing and a JT4 contractor, and their names are Col. Gregory Watson, Lt. Col. Gabriel Estrella, retired Lt. Col. Miles Middleton, Maj. Alexander Davis, Maj. Robert Dee, Maj. Brad Hovey, Jeromy Smith and Christopher Rischar. Col. Thomas Tauer called them valued teammates, while Col. James Hayes said the crash was unsurvivable and the investigation could take about six months; families have started fundraising to support the bereaved.
Lauren Smith, wife of one of the Edwards AFB engineers killed in a B-52 crash, describes her husband as a true leader and hero in a heartfelt interview, reflecting on his life, his work at Edwards, and the impact of his death on family and the community.
A United States Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after taking off from Edwards Air Force Base in California; emergency crews responded and there is no immediate information on casualties or the cause; the B-52 is a long-range bomber capable of carrying up to 70,000 pounds, and Edwards AFB is a major desert base north of Los Angeles where the incident occurred.