Boeing Knew About Flaws in UPS Plane That Crashed in Louisville, N.T.S.B. Says
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- The NTSB reported that a UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville last year, which killed 15 people, involved a structural flaw in the left engine assembly that Boeing had previously deemed non-critical to flight safety.
- Cracks in the engine assembly, similar to those found in at least four other incidents, may have contributed to the crash, despite Boeing's 2011 service letter stating such fractures would not affect flight safety.
- The MD-11F jet, made by McDonnell Douglas (acquired by Boeing), caught fire shortly after takeoff and crashed into buildings near Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, resulting in fatalities among crew and people on the ground.
- Boeing expressed support for the NTSB investigation and condolences to victims
