Plane in US Air Force One eet was at risk of catching fire: CNN
Three Boeing mechanics caused $4 million of damage and could have sparked a mid-flight re while repairing one of the planes in the US Air Force One eet, a federal investigation has found, CNN reports.
The oxygen system aboard one of the two VC-25 aircraft available to President Donald Trump was contaminated while the plane was undergoing maintenance at a Boeing plant in San Antonio, Texas between April 1 and April 10, 2016, according to an incident report released by Air Force investigators this week.
The mechanics “caused the mishap by supplying and using non-oxygen clean tools, parts, components, a regulator, and an unauthorized cleaning procedure while performing oxygen system leak checks,” according to the report.
If left unchecked, a contaminated oxygen system could increase the risk of fire or even cause an explosion. Last year’s mishap did not result in any injuries and the aerospace contractor paid for the damages.
“Boeing fully understands the level of responsibility that comes from working on the President’s aircraft,” Boeing told CNN in a written statement. The investigation was triggered when one of the Boeing mechanics notied his superiors that something looked awry, according to Boeing.
