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Old engine-mount flaw flagged by Boeing years before UPS crash, NTSB reveals
technology1 month ago

Old engine-mount flaw flagged by Boeing years before UPS crash, NTSB reveals

The NTSB’s update on the Kentucky UPS MD-11F crash shows cracks in the engine‑mounting assembly. Boeing had identified this flaw on similar aircraft about 15 years ago and, in a 2011 service letter, told operators to perform a general visual inspection every five years and consider a revised bearing assembly—though Boeing said the issue did not pose a safety-of-flight risk. Investigators stress the engine attachment is critical and fatigue may have been involved, but the final cause of the crash has not yet been determined.

via BBC|
#boeing#engine-mount#md-11
NTSB flags long-known engine-mount issue behind UPS crash
transportation1 month ago

NTSB flags long-known engine-mount issue behind UPS crash

The NTSB says Boeing noted four prior failures of the MD-11’s engine-mount bearing race in 2011 but did not classify it as a safety-of-flight issue or require repairs; investigators linked the Louisville UPS crash to cracked engine-mount parts and ongoing maintenance questions on older airframes, with a final determination pending and echoes of a 1979 DC-10 disaster.

via CBS News|
#boeing#engine-mount#md-11
transportation3 months ago

UPS and FedEx suspend MD-11 flights after Kentucky crash

Following a deadly crash in Kentucky involving a UPS MD-11 aircraft, which resulted in a fire and significant damage, UPS and FedEx have grounded their MD-11 planes as investigations continue. The cockpit voice recorder indicated a possible engine fire, and the aircraft had undergone maintenance prior to the crash. The incident has led to a temporary halt in operations for these aircraft models, with further details expected as the investigation progresses.

via Politico|
#aircraft-grounding#fedex#kentucky-crash
UPS and FedEx Ground MD-11 Fleets Suspended After Kentucky Crash
transportation3 months ago

UPS and FedEx Ground MD-11 Fleets Suspended After Kentucky Crash

Following a deadly crash at UPS's Louisville hub that killed 14 people, UPS and FedEx have decided to ground their MD-11 aircraft fleets as a precaution, pending safety reviews recommended by the aircraft manufacturer. The crash involved a nearly airborne cargo plane that caught fire and crashed, with investigations ongoing into the cause, including possible engine fire signals.

via NPR|
#aircraft-grounding#fedex#kentucky-crash
UPS MD-11 Crash Near Louisville Kills 9
transportation3 months ago

UPS MD-11 Crash Near Louisville Kills 9

The UPS cargo plane that crashed was a 34-year-old MD-11, a model still in use due to its long lifespan and the nature of cargo operations, which are less affected by fuel efficiency concerns. The crash does not appear to be related to the aircraft's age, and the MD-11, originally introduced in 1991 and converted to a freighter in 2006, remains in service with several cargo carriers despite being largely phased out of passenger service.

via CNN|
#aircraft-lifespan#aviation-safety#cargo-planes