squeeker Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 This won't "Buff right out" Water in the pitot static system = bad news for the air data computer. Luckily it was non-fatal, but 1.4 billion USD is a decent fender bender. http://www.popularmechanics.com/science/air_space/4273248.html (Popular Mechanics article) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ White Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 At least the pilots had time to eject! Must be really nerve wrecking as a B2 pilot to know that you are responsible for the safe landing of 1.4 billion dollars! Russ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Mason Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 I just had to read all the user comments, wow if you have time, read some of them, there are really some space cadets out there, I read everything from a UFO caused it to OMG I cant believe they crashed a 1 billion dollar aircraft they should have died with it for that price, friggin seppos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolter van der Spoel Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 erm ....... it that sumtin like, "every thing that goes up will come down" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squeeker Posted July 17, 2008 Author Share Posted July 17, 2008 I just had to read all the user comments, wow if you have time, read some of them, there are really some space cadets out there, I read everything from a UFO caused it to OMG I cant believe they crashed a 1 billion dollar aircraft they should have died with it for that price, friggin seppos! I love the comment (comment #51) that suggests it was an insurance scam! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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