Functionality Mistakes Throughout History That Were Way Too Expensive to Fix

In 2000, the catastrophic crash of Air France Flight 4590 in Gonesse, France, claimed 113 lives, making it one of France’s deadliest aviation disasters. The Concorde jet met its demise due to runway debris, resulting in $125 million in damages.

The crash sequence began with a tire explosion caused by debris, leading to a fuel tank rupture in the left wing. This was attributed to Continental Airlines, leading to massive compensations. Despite lawsuits, no criminal convictions were made.