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How a Single Failed Part Caused a B-2 Stealth Bomber to Crash and Burn

PUBLISHED on August 6, 2025, 19:55 EST – Key Points and Summary – A B-2 Spirit stealth bomber was severely damaged in a 2022 crash landing at Whiteman Air Force Base, an accident that ultimately reduced the operational fleet to just 19 aircraft. An investigation revealed the failure of a single hydraulic fitting on the right landing gear caused the crash. This triggered a chain of events where a misleading safety indication led to the collapse o…

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The Aviationist broke the news in on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
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