# B-52 bomber crashes on takeoff at California Air Force base > Source: > Published: 2026-06-15 21:24:28+00:00 IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing ## B-52 bomber crashes on takeoff at California Air Force base 03:25UP NEXT ## Col. Bruce Crandall, Medal of Honor Recipient, Dies at 93 02:03## CENTCOM says U.S. downs Iranian drones launched at ships in Strait of Hormuz 00:39## Alleged leader of Tren de Aragua gang killed in U.S. military strike, Trump says 01:13## U.S. begins retaliatory strikes on Iran after Apache helicopter downed near Strait of Hormuz 05:04## Trump says Iran shot down U.S. helicopter 03:16## Crew Rescued After US Helicopter Crashes Near Strait of Hormuz 02:34## U.S. targets ship trying to break through blockade 01:24## Vance warns Air Force graduates that AI is a 'new era of warfare' 01:27## Inside the '911 call center' for Strait of Hormuz oil tankers stuck in crossfire 02:37## Meet the Arlington Ladies Honoring America’s Fallen Soldiers 04:39## New video shows shocking moments at air show disaster 01:18## How Hezbollah’s low tech drones threaten Israeli troops and regional ceasefire in Lebanon 03:18## Can Trump Continue Iran War Without Congressional Approval? 02:10## Trump Clashes With Germany Over Criticism of Iran War 01:44## Trump administration to pull 5,000 troops from Germany 01:39## Special forces soldier charged with making bets on U.S. capture of Maduro 03:17## Navy Secretary John Phelan leaves Trump administration 00:31## U.S. Marines board and seize Iranian-flagged cargo ship 00:33## President Trump says U.S. struck & seized Iranian tanker 02:24 ## Hallie Jackson NOW # B-52 bomber crashes on takeoff at California Air Force base 03:25A long-range bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California. NBC News' Morgan Chesky has the details.June 15, 2026 Now Playing ## B-52 bomber crashes on takeoff at California Air Force base 03:25UP NEXT ## Col. Bruce Crandall, Medal of Honor Recipient, Dies at 93 02:03## CENTCOM says U.S. downs Iranian drones launched at ships in Strait of Hormuz 00:39## Alleged leader of Tren de Aragua gang killed in U.S. military strike, Trump says 01:13## U.S. begins retaliatory strikes on Iran after Apache helicopter downed near Strait of Hormuz 05:04## Trump says Iran shot down U.S. helicopter 03:16 ## Hallie Jackson NOW ## Meet the Press ## Meet the Press ## Meet the Press ## NBC News NOW [Play All](https://www.nbcnews.com/video/b-52-bomber-crashes-on-takeoff-at-california-air-force-base-265120837595?playlist=mmlsnnd_bestofnbc-nnd)