mishap

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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

Nasa has labelled the botched 2024 Starliner mission, which left two astronauts stranded in space for months, a "Type A" mishap, on par with fatal shuttle disasters of the past, in a newly published report.

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

The skaters all display an almost superhuman ability to smile through adversity—the occasional flop, a mishap with a costume, a bad ruling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

“So, I understand we had a bit of a mishap recently,” he says.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina