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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.
The FAA has temporarily banned MD-11 flights following a deadly UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville, Kentucky, which involved engine detachment and resulted in at least 14 fatalities. The order, supported by Boeing, mandates comprehensive inspections of the fleet before resumption of service, as investigations continue into the cause of the crash.
A UPS aircraft crashed after takeoff from Louisville airport, resulting in at least three deaths, numerous injuries, and a large fireball, prompting shelter-in-place orders and ongoing investigations by authorities.