What We Know About the 8 Victims of the Edwards Air Force Base B-52 Crash
Summary
Eight people died in a B-52 bomber crash at Edwards Air Force Base during a test flight. The victims included active military members, reservists, and civilian specialists involved in maintaining the bomber fleet.Key Facts
- The crash happened on Monday during a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base in California.
- Eight men died: five were active or reserve military, and three were civilian specialists.
- Victims included Col. Gregory Watson, retired Lt. Col. Miles Middleton, and flight test engineers Christopher Rischar and Jeromy Smith.
- The B-52 was flying a test mission to help keep the aircraft operational through at least 2050.
- The crash occurred shortly after takeoff in clear weather, with the plane going down abruptly.
- The cause of the crash is unknown; investigations may take up to six months.
- Edwards Air Force Base is known for testing aircraft and was where the sound barrier was first broken in 1947.
- Boeing and the U.S. Department of Defense employ several of the victims, who were working on modernizing the B-52 bomber.
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