In 2008, a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, nicknamed the “Spirit of Kansas,” crashed shortly after takeoff from Andersen Air Force Base in Guam. The crash was caused by sensor data interference caused by humidity affecting the flight control system, causing the aircraft to lose control and disintegrate upon impact with the runway; both pilots ejected safely. This incident marked the first operational loss of the B-2 fleet and caused an estimated $1.4 billion in damage, making it one of the costliest

The Northrop B-2 Spirit is one of the most advanced—and mysterious—aircraft ever built. It was designed for a single purpose: to strike anywhere in the world, without being seen. #aircraft #stealthbomber | Jets 'n' Props