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 who died in Monday's B-52 Stratofortress crash, one of the most fatal in the model's and base's history.
The victims included a mix of active-duty military, reservists, government civilians, and contractors, with the base now focused on supporting their families through an Emergency Family Assistance Center.
An accident investigation is formally underway, with initial safety findings expected for Defense Department personnel in 30 days, and public conclusions from a broader accident investigation board in approximately six months.
Some family members of the deceased reported that their loved ones had expressed concerns about the plane having issues before the flight, which was part of the B-52 Radar Modernization Program.
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.
