B-52 Stratofortress Losses, Crashes & Deliveries

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Every recorded loss, crash, shoot-down, retirement and delivery involving the B-52 Stratofortress, each with a date and source. See the B-52 Stratofortress overview or all military aircraft events.

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B-52 Stratofortress losses, crashes & deliveries

🇺🇸 United States

A USAF B-52H Stratofortress (60-0061) crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards AFB, California; all eight crew aboard are believed killed in what officials called a "not survivable" mishap.