mishap

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NASA’s report on Boeing’s Starliner crewed flight test cited “confusion over roles” and “lack of trust,” declaring it a Type A mishap.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

"We are correcting those mistakes. Today, we are formally declaring a Type A mishap and ensuring leadership accountability so situations like this never reoccur."

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

The agency said in its statement: "While there were no injuries and the mission regained control prior to docking, this highest-level classification designation recognises there was potential for a significant mishap."

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

One day a mishap while shooting a stunt that relies on DeMarr’s power for a movie leaves the fictional version of Gad trapped inside him.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026

I have gotten through a week at The Maids without mishap, injury, or insurrection.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich