FAA Grounds MD-11 Cargo Planes Following UPS Crash Investigation
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A UPS cargo plane crashed in Louisville, Kentucky, killing at least 14 people and prompting the FAA to ground all MD-11 aircraft for inspections. The crash involved the detachment of the engine and pylon during takeoff, with investigations focusing on maintenance and potential design flaws. A lawsuit has been filed against UPS, Boeing, and General Electric by victims and local businesses, highlighting safety concerns with the MD-11 aircraft.
- FAA halts flights of MD-11 cargo planes and requires inspections after UPS plane crash leaves community in mourning CNN
- FAA Orders Grounding of MD-11 Planes After Kentucky Crash The Wall Street Journal
- FAA Says Cause of UPS Jet’s Engine, Pylon Detachment Under Probe Bloomberg.com
- Louisville mayor says last missing victim from UPS plane crash found WAVE News
- Bell sounded in cockpit as UPS cargo plane crashed after takeoff, NTSB says CBS News
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