Cracked part had been flagged ahead of Kentucky plane crash that killed 15 people
Summary
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating a UPS plane crash in Louisville, Kentucky, that killed 15 people after the plane's left engine broke off during takeoff. The NTSB found that cracks had appeared earlier in a key wing support part, and the investigation is also looking into the part's design and aviation safety oversight.Key Facts
- The crash happened in November when a UPS MD-11 plane lost its left engine on takeoff.
- All three crew members and 12 people on the ground died; 23 others were injured.
- The plane crashed into an auto parts recycling plant, causing a fire.
- The NTSB found fatigue cracks in the wing mount's bearing race, a part that holds the engine.
- Similar cracks had been reported in other MD-11 planes over the previous decade.
- The FAA had banned MD-11 flights after the crash but later lifted the ban for FedEx, who resumed flying the planes.
- The NTSB hearing includes review of design rules and FAA monitoring of these parts.
- The investigation is ongoing, with the final report expected over a year after the crash.
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