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B-52 Crash at Edwards Claims 8 Lives
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- Jun 17, 2026
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Summary
A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base, killing all eight crew members—including Major Brad Hovey of Algona, Iowa—during a routine test flight tied to a radar modernization program. The investigation, expected to take months, is underway as the military community mourns the loss of pilots, weapon systems officers, and engineers, both active-duty and civilian. This tragedy underscores the risks faced by those pushing aviation innovation at a historic testing ground, while honoring the legacy of a bomber that’s flown in every major conflict since 1955 and remains vital to U.S. airpower. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0c190b46c30286cb