Because of the error of the mechanics, the US Air Force reconnaissance aircraft was burnt.

Based on the official version of the investigation, the Avia.pro information resource became aware that the radio-electronic reconnaissance aircraft of the Boeing RC-135V Rivet Joint caught fire due to a badly twisted nut, which eventually led to severe burning of the outer skin of the aircraft, as well as damage to electronic Components installed on board.

At the moment, investigators are trying to identify the culprit in the incident, and given the material damage estimated at 62 million dollars, the mechanic who made a mistake and badly twisted the nut on the oxygen tank could face up to 10 years of imprisonment.

The incident caused by such a trifle can be often met in the world aviation, in particular, the case when, due to the installation of a square profile portholes on a passenger airliner, a plane crash killed dozens of people.