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 on Monday.
The crash, described as one of the most fatal in the model's history, occurred during a test flight for the B-52 Radar Modernization Program.
An investigation is underway; one victim's wife reported her husband stated "something was wrong with the plane" before the delayed flight.
The base is providing support to affected families, with flight tests expected to resume next week and public investigation conclusions anticipated in six months.
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.
