Misplaced flashlight damaged F135 engine during test run: USAF

Crew chief performs an inspection on an F-35A Lightning II at Luke Air Force Base

Source: US Air Force

A misplaced flashlight caused $3.9 million in damage to a Lockheed Martin F-35A’s powerplant during a routine engine run.

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