A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California on Monday.
In a brief statement, base officials said the strategic bomber aircraft crashed at 11:20 a.m. PST.
B-52 Crashes in California
It was not immediately clear if anyone on board or on the ground was injured.
![A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress [Credit: U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Cooper]](https://www.flyingmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-15-at-3.56.49-PM.png)
Key Takeaways:
- A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California on Monday.
- Emergency crews are responding, but details on injuries or the number of personnel aboard are not yet available.
- The incident has led to the closure of the base's airfield and the suspension of non-commercial visitor passes.
- Footage of the crash site shows a long stretch of burnt ground with no recognizable aircraft parts.
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