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—comprising military personnel, government civilians, and contractors—who died in Monday's B-52 Stratofortress crash.
The crash, one of the most fatal in the B-52 model's history, prompted Edwards AFB to open an Emergency Family Assistance Center to support the victims' families.
An accident investigation board is formally underway, with initial findings from a safety investigation board expected in 30 days and public conclusions in six months.
Family members of some victims reported that the plane had issues and the flight was delayed several times 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.
