Functionality Mistakes Throughout History That Were Way Too Expensive to Fix

In 2014, travelers from Chicago to Orange County were shocked as an emergency slide unexpectedly deployed inside their plane. A hissing sound gave way to the slide inflating, leading to astonishment among the United Airlines passengers.

An unplanned landing in Kansas ensued after the slide’s inflation, sidelining the aircraft for repairs and incurring a cost around $20,000. Although such events are rare and costly, they underscore the unpredictable nature of air travel, fortunately without any injuries.