Functionality Mistakes Throughout History That Were Way Too Expensive to Fix

In 2008, a B-2 Stealth Bomber crash at Guam’s Andersen Air Force Base caused staggering losses of $1.4 billion. Heavy rain affecting air-data sensors was blamed for the unfortunate accident that resulted in a devastating crash right after takeoff.

Despite the dire circumstances, the crew made a miraculous escape by ejecting before the collision, sparing their lives. However, the aircraft’s total destruction led to the costliest airplane crash in history, marking a significantly embarrassing and costly incident for the United States Air Force.