Edwards Air Force Base official says B-52 jet crashed immediately after takeoff, deemed unsurvivable

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A B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California on June 15, 2026, producing a massive visible plume of black smoke. Emergency crews responded immediately to the scene located north of Los Angeles. The status of the crew and extent of damage remained under investigation as the situation was still developing.