Boeing B-52 Stratofortress that crashed on Monday was conducting testing for radar-related modifications, officials said. [Credit: U.S. Air Force]
Key Takeaways:
Eight crewmembers died in a B-52 Stratofortress crash at Edwards Air Force Base on Monday, and their names have been officially released following a mandated notification period.
The crash, which occurred during a test flight for the B-52 Radar Modernization Program, is one of the most fatal in the model and base's history.
An accident investigation board has been initiated, expected to take six months to make public conclusions, with some family members reporting pre-flight issues with the aircraft, and experts suggesting system or engine malfunction as a possible cause rather than pilot error.
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.
