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The plane crashed minutes after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base. Authorities have launched an investigation, while the fate of the crew remains unclear.
A United States Air Force B-52 Stratofortress strategic bomber has crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California, triggering a wide-ranging emergency operation and investigation.
According to preliminary information, the accident occurred on Monday at around 11:20 local time. Emergency teams were immediately sent to the scene, while military authorities confirmed the plane crash and launched an investigation to determine the causes of the incident.
Footage broadcast by Fox News shows the plane engulfed in flames after the crash, raising suspicions that it may have suffered total damage.
BREAKING: A Boeing B-52 Stratofortress Bomber CRASHED shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in Kern County, California.
— RedWave Press (@RedWavePress) June 15, 2026
Statement: "A United States Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff on the Edwards airfield at 11:20 am
Emergency crews... pic.twitter.com/rEAWB183SL
So far, there is no official information about the condition of the crew that was on board at the time of the accident.
Edwards Air Force Base has not provided further details on the circumstances of the incident, while military investigators are expected to analyze flight data and crew communications to determine the cause of the crash.
The B-52 Stratofortress is considered one of the most iconic and enduring aircraft in the history of American military aviation. Although it was designed during the Cold War, the bomber continues to remain a key part of the US strategic fleet thanks to continuous modernization of its electronic systems and weapons.
These aircraft are capable of transporting large quantities of bombs and missiles over intercontinental distances, and the Pentagon plans to keep them in service at least until the middle of this century.
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