A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at a U.S. Air Force base in Southern California's Mojave Desert and burst into flames Monday, killing all eight people aboard, military officials said. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Associated Press.
The crash occurred on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Edwards Air Force Base. Aerial footage showed emergency crews responding at the scene. The aircraft was on a test flight. The names of the victims have not been released. An investigation is ongoing.