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US B-52 bomber crashes in California after takeoff

From El Comercio · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed on June 15, 2026, shortly after taking off from Edwards Air Force Base in California.
  • Emergency teams responded immediately to the crash site in Kern County, with authorities promising further information as it becomes available.
  • Images from the area show a large plume of black smoke rising from the crash site, but no details on casualties have been released.

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed on Monday, June 15, 2026, shortly after departing from Edwards Air Force Base in California. Military sources have not yet provided information regarding potential fatalities or injuries.

The incident occurred at 11:20 AM local time. The official X account for Edwards Air Force Base confirmed the crash. Emergency response teams were dispatched to the scene immediately.

Images circulating from the vicinity of the base, located in Kern County approximately 200 kilometers northwest of Los Angeles, depicted a significant column of black smoke emanating from the crash area.

The B-52 Stratofortress, a strategic bomber, has been a key component of the U.S. Air Force since the 1950s, known for its long-range capabilities and operational versatility. Further details about the cause and consequences of the crash are expected as authorities release more information.

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Originally published by El Comercio in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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