flygcforum.com ✈ CHINA AIRLINES FLIGHT 120 ✈ How a Missing $0,05 Washer Caused this Boeing 737 to Explode After Landing ✈
Realistically, that aircraft grade custom designed washer was probably like $25.
China Airlines flight 120 departed Taipei at 08:14. It landed at Naha Airport (OKA) at 10:27 and taxied to the apron. Reaching the stand, ground engineers saw fuel gushing from an area near the no. 2 engine pylon. The fuel ignited and the fire engulfed the airplane. When all occupants had evacuated, a large explosion occurred in the centre of the airplane. The airplane burned out completely.