 Teagarden was assigned to the 4450th Tactical Group, which at the time was clandestinely involved with the development of the Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk.The Air Force paid $50,427 ($ when adjusted for inflation) in property claims damages, according to "The New York Times".Teagarden was grounded until a flight evaluation board held him blameless in the incident because of the controller's actions.