Victims ID’d in B-52 bomber crash that killed 8 at Edwards Air Force Base

Edwards Air Force Base has released the names of the eight people killed in a B-52 Stratofortress bomber crash on Monday. The deceased include military personnel, Boeing employees and government civilians.  The deceased include weapons system officers Lt. Col. Gabriel Estrella, 40, and Maj. Alexander Davis, 34. Estrella was part of the Air Force Operational … Read more

Deadly B-52 crash puts focus on engines, controllability as investigators hunt for answers

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The B-52 bomber aircraft first entered service during the Eisenhower administration during the 1950s.  More than seven decades later, the Air Force is spending billions of dollars to transform the Cold War-era bomber with new engines, upgraded avionics and advanced radar systems designed to keep it flying … Read more

B-52 was in the air a very short time before crashing and killing all 8 on board

LOS ANGELES — The B-52 that crashed during a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base in California was in the air a very short time before slamming into the ground about halfway down the runway. All eight people aboard were killed in Monday’s fiery crash of the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress, which was taking part … Read more

One of the 8 people killed in B-52 crash at California base had just welcomed new baby

One of the eight people who died in the crash of an Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber in California on Monday had recently welcomed a new son, his wife said. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “My husband just went back to work. He was there … Read more

8 killed in B-52 bomber crash at Air Force base in California

8 killed in B-52 bomber crash at Air Force base in California – CBS News Watch CBS News Eight people were killed when a B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff Monday during a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base in California. The Air Force said the plane was carrying civilians and military personnel. Carter … Read more

Primary races in Oklahoma and Washington, D.C., and B-52 bomber crash in California: Morning Rundown

Trump-endorsed candidates seek election wins in a slew of primary races and runoffs. A divided diaspora watches Iran at the World Cup. And Roblox releases a new feature to tackle child safety concerns. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Here’s what to know today. Trump tests … Read more

Eight dead after B-52 bomber crashes at California military base

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Flash floods threaten several Southern states 01:11 World Cup fans going viral for all the right reasons 01:25 Deadly skydiving plane crash 01:16 Now Playing Eight dead after B-52 bomber crashes at California military base 01:52 UP NEXT DOJ responds … Read more