Boeing B-52 Stratofortress that crashed on Monday was conducting testing for radar-related modifications, officials said. [Credit: U.S. Air Force]
Key Takeaways:
Edwards Air Force Base has officially named the eight crewmembers, including military personnel and contractors, who died in a B-52 Stratofortress crash, marking one of the model's most fatal incidents.
A formal accident investigation is underway, expected to take six months for initial public conclusions, with an interim safety investigation also analyzing evidence.
One victim's family reported that the deceased had stated "something was wrong with the plane" and that the flight experienced multiple delays before the crash.
Edwards Air Force Base (KEDW) has officially named the eight crewmembers who died in Monday’s B-52 Stratofortress crash, which was one of the most fatal in the model and base’s history.
Per a Wednesday afternoon update, the names were released following a mandated 24-hour waiting period to notify the victims’ next of kin.
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Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.
