UPS cargo plane involved in deadly crash had cracks in engine mount, investigators say
Summary
Investigators found that a UPS cargo plane crash in Kentucky, which killed 14 people, was caused by an engine that came loose due to cracks in the engine mount. All MD-11 cargo planes have been grounded for safety checks. The crash at Louisville occurred as the plane was taking off, and the plane was last inspected in October 2021.Key Facts
- A UPS cargo plane crashed in Kentucky, killing 14 people.
- Investigators discovered cracks in the engine mount of the plane's left wing.
- The crash occurred on November 4 in Louisville, Kentucky.
- The plane was an MD-11 model, which got only 30 feet off the ground.
- The plane was last inspected in October 2021 and was not yet due for a detailed inspection.
- All MD-11 cargo planes have been grounded for safety inspections.
- The Federal Aviation Administration is reviewing the maintenance time frame for these planes.
- Investigators referenced a similar crash of a DC-10 plane in Chicago in 1979.
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