12. Unexpected Activation of Airplane Fire Foam Systems

Year: 2013

Location: Various

Company: Delta Airlines

Estimated Damage Value: $100,000*

Airplane storage requires significant care and investment, prompting the need for fire foam systems to mitigate fire risks speedily. However, accidental activations, like Delta Air Lines experienced in 2013, have led to costly damages and unnecessary repair expenses.

The disbelief that met initial online images of the foam-covered hangar was palpable. Delta confirmed the system’s malfunction caused the unexpected foam flood but remained tight-lipped about the malfunction’s specifics, leaving much to speculation.