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8. Misparked F-16 Jet​

Year: 2018
Location
: Belgium
Company: Belgian Air Force
Estimated Damage Value: $15-$18 million*
We’ve all made mistakes while doing our jobs, but have you ever accidentally fired a cannon and destroyed a $15 million dollar fighter jet? If not, one maintenance worker in Belgium might just have you beat. The incident happened in 2018 at the Florennes Air Force Base.

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Misparked F-16 Jet @Dankyoupro / Imgur.com
Misparked F-16 Jet @Dankyoupro / Imgur.com

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While the details of what happened weren’t made immediately clear, the worker somehow managed to accidentally shoot a Vulcan cannon at a fully-fueled General Dynamics’ F-16, causing it to explode. Thankfully there were no fatalities, but two technicians suffered head injuries as a result of this extremely careless (and costly) boo-boo.
The maintenance was being carried out on a nearby F-16AM fighter jet when the cannon was accidentally fired, causing the catastrophic damage. Another nearby plane was also injured in the process, but was able to be repaired. Needless to say, no employee of the month awards were handed out to those involved.
 
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