UPS never required detailed inspection of part that failed before engine flew off plane that crashed
Summary
A UPS cargo plane crashed in Louisville, Kentucky, after an engine detached during takeoff, killing all three pilots and 12 people on the ground. Investigators found UPS did not require detailed inspections of a critical engine part, even though Boeing had recommended it years earlier, because Boeing had said the part’s failure would not affect flight safety.Key Facts
- The UPS plane crashed in November 2025 at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
- The engine separated from the plane during takeoff, causing the crash.
- All three pilots and 12 people on the ground died; 23 others were injured.
- Boeing had recommended detailed inspections of spherical bearings inside engine pylons years before the crash.
- UPS did not require these detailed inspections because Boeing said bearing failure would not threaten flight safety.
- The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the crash and may release a final report late this year or early next year.
- Inspecting the bearings requires removing the engine due to their location inside the pylons.
- Officials from Boeing, UPS, the FAA, and a maintenance company acknowledged they underestimated the risks of bearing failure.
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