Investigators say a hydraulic fitting failure set off the 2022 B-2 incident at Whiteman AFB, ending in a gear collapse, wing fire and $300M repair bill.

The U.S. Air Force has released the Accident Investigation Board (AIB) report into the B-2A Spirit mishap at Whiteman AFB on Dec. 10, 2022, providing a detailed, technical reconstruction of events from approach to firefighting. The findings point to a hydraulic fitting failure that triggered a cascade ending with a main-gear collapse on landing, a wing fire and significant damage to the aircraft. No injuries were reported. Contents Investigators say a hydraulic fitting failure set off the 2022 B-2 incident at Whiteman AFB, ending in a gear collapse, wing fire and $300M repair bill. Events Why the left main failed after an appar

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