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A large B-52 Stratofortress U.S. Air Force plane reportedly crashed Monday morning near Edwards Air Force Base in California.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The crash was reported at about 11:20 a.m. local time shortly after takeoff on the Edwards airfield, according to the military base. Emergency crews responded to the scene in California\u2019s Mojave Desert, roughly 100 miles north of Los Angeles.<\/p>\n

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Aftermath of U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crash at Edwards Air Force Base. https:\/\/t.co\/eSljMYUSal pic.twitter.com\/l5O3sc5vjs<\/p>\n

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The airfield has been closed, according to the military base, and all inbound aircraft are being diverted.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAll non-commercial visitor passes have been suspended until further notice to allow the installation to focus entirely on emergency response operations,\u201d the base <\/span>said on X.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Read more BREAKING: B-52 Crashes Near Edwards Air Force Base<\/a><\/p>\n

The B-52H Stratofortress is a long-range, heavy bomber that can perform a variety of missions, <\/span>according to the U.S. Air Force.<\/span> The bomber is capable of flying at high subsonic speeds at altitudes of up to 50,000 feet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Video circulating<\/span> on social media appears to show the charred runway following the crash. It\u2019s unclear what caused the incident or if anybody was injured.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cPraying for the crew, the families, and the first responders at Edwards Air Force Base. God bless our service members,\u201d House Republicans <\/span>wrote on X<\/span>, accompanying the message with an image of the American flag.<\/span><\/p>\n

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This is a breaking story. Stay with The Daily Wire for updates.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A large B-52 Stratofortress U.S. Air Force plane reportedly crashed Monday morning near Edwards Air Force Base in California.\u00a0The crash was reported at about 11:20 a.m. local time shortly after takeoff on the Edwards airfield, according to the military base. Emergency crews responded to the scene in California\u2019s Mojave Desert, roughly 100 miles north of Los Angeles.Aftermath of U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crash at Edwards Air Force Base. https:\/\/t.co\/eSljMYUSal pic.twitter.com\/l5O3sc5vjs\u2014 Open Source Intel (@Osint613) June 15, 2026The airfield has been closed, according to the military base, and all inbound aircraft are being diverted.\u201cAll non-commercial visitor passes have been suspended until further notice to allow the installation to focus entirely on emergency response operations,\u201d the base said on X.\u00a0The B-52H Stratofortress is a long-range, heavy bomber that can perform a variety of missions, according to the U.S. Air Force. The bomber is capable of flying at high subsonic speeds at altitudes of up to 50,000 feet.\u00a0Video circulating on social media appears to show the charred runway following the crash. It\u2019s unclear what caused the incident or if anybody was injured.\u201cPraying for the crew, the families, and the first responders at Edwards Air Force Base. God bless our service members,\u201d House Republicans wrote on X, accompanying the message with an image of the American flag.This is a breaking story. 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