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When you fail the forklift test, so they put you on the jammer.

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A U.S. Air Force F-16C was struck by an out-of-control MJ-1 jammer, causing a fuel leak. Sparks emitted from the jammer ignited a fire that engulfed both the jammer and the right side of the F-16C.

"Around 2.200 local time, while beginning to load munitions onto the F-15E, MXLC2 began operating the jammer. After starting it and placing it in reverse toward the F-15E, MXLC2 realized he could not stop the jammer. As it continued in reverse, the jammer struck the Sniper ATP (advanced targeting pod), causing MXLC2 to hit his head and scrape his back on the F-15's bomb rack unit, pinning him to the dashboard of the jammer. The jammer then collided with the F-15E's landing gear tire, redirecting its path toward the F-16."
The Accident Investigation Board (AIB) President determined that the mishap was caused by MXLC2’s loss of situational awareness and confusion about the specific MJ-1 model he was operating, as well as his misjudgment of the distance to the F-15E when he began using the jammer.
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mishap resulted in approximately $30,241,892 in damage to government equipment and an estimated $4,954 in environmental cleanup costs.
 
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