What is the most expensive crash in aviation history?

The pilots were rescued by the base firefighters. The total loss of the B-2 Spirit of Kansas it is the most expensive plane crash, considering just the cost of the jet. The investigation pointed a loss of US$ 1.4 billion to the US government, equivalent to US$ 1,945 in current values.



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