#ups2976 — Public Fediverse posts
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"FedEx resumes MD-11 cargo flights after FAA lifts grounding order" by @Reuters - With FAA approval of Boeing's fix for the MD-11 engine pylons, FedEx has returned 2 of its 28 planes to service and is working on the rest. https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/faa-approves-boeing-protocol-returning-md-11-planes-service-us-after-fatal-crash-2026-05-11/ #UPS2976 #MD11grounding #aviation #business #cargo #avgeek
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"FedEx resumes MD-11 cargo flights after FAA lifts grounding order" by @Reuters - With FAA approval of Boeing's fix for the MD-11 engine pylons, FedEx has returned 2 of its 28 planes to service and is working on the rest. https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/faa-approves-boeing-protocol-returning-md-11-planes-service-us-after-fatal-crash-2026-05-11/ #UPS2976 #MD11grounding #aviation #business #cargo #avgeek
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"FedEx resumes MD-11 cargo flights after FAA lifts grounding order" by @Reuters - With FAA approval of Boeing's fix for the MD-11 engine pylons, FedEx has returned 2 of its 28 planes to service and is working on the rest. https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/faa-approves-boeing-protocol-returning-md-11-planes-service-us-after-fatal-crash-2026-05-11/ #UPS2976 #MD11grounding #aviation #business #cargo #avgeek
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"FedEx resumes MD-11 cargo flights after FAA lifts grounding order" by @Reuters - With FAA approval of Boeing's fix for the MD-11 engine pylons, FedEx has returned 2 of its 28 planes to service and is working on the rest. https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/faa-approves-boeing-protocol-returning-md-11-planes-service-us-after-fatal-crash-2026-05-11/ #UPS2976 #MD11grounding #aviation #business #cargo #avgeek
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"FedEx resumes MD-11 cargo flights after FAA lifts grounding order" by @Reuters - With FAA approval of Boeing's fix for the MD-11 engine pylons, FedEx has returned 2 of its 28 planes to service and is working on the rest. https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/faa-approves-boeing-protocol-returning-md-11-planes-service-us-after-fatal-crash-2026-05-11/ #UPS2976 #MD11grounding #aviation #business #cargo #avgeek
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There’s five UPS MD-11s sitting here parked at SDF, engines wrapped. FedEx said they’re going to bring theirs back in service at some point but UPS has officially retired them.
These things are very old and thirsty and really should be scrapped. I flew to AMS as a passenger on KLM* but just the one time. They were not popular for passenger travel.
*Their MD-11 fleet were all named after women. Mine was the Audrey Hepburn!
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There’s five UPS MD-11s sitting here parked at SDF, engines wrapped. FedEx said they’re going to bring theirs back in service at some point but UPS has officially retired them.
These things are very old and thirsty and really should be scrapped. I flew to AMS as a passenger on KLM* but just the one time. They were not popular for passenger travel.
*Their MD-11 fleet were all named after women. Mine was the Audrey Hepburn!
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There’s five UPS MD-11s sitting here parked at SDF, engines wrapped. FedEx said they’re going to bring theirs back in service at some point but UPS has officially retired them.
These things are very old and thirsty and really should be scrapped. I flew to AMS as a passenger on KLM* but just the one time. They were not popular for passenger travel.
*Their MD-11 fleet were all named after women. Mine was the Audrey Hepburn!
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There’s five UPS MD-11s sitting here parked at SDF, engines wrapped. FedEx said they’re going to bring theirs back in service at some point but UPS has officially retired them.
These things are very old and thirsty and really should be scrapped. I flew to AMS as a passenger on KLM* but just the one time. They were not popular for passenger travel.
*Their MD-11 fleet were all named after women. Mine was the Audrey Hepburn!
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"Boeing has a fix for the grounded MD-11, according to FedEx" by @TheSeattleTimes / Lauren Rosenblatt - FedEx says it expects to get its 28 MD-11 widebody cargo planes un-grounded soon with Boeing-approved fix, once FAA also approves. The fix is replacement of parts in engine pylon mounting points and then increased rate of inspection for wear and fatigue. The fix comes after UPS abandoned the MD-11. https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/boeing-has-a-fix-for-the-grounded-md-11-according-to-fedex/ #UPS2976 #MD11grounding #aviation #business #cargo #avgeek
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"Boeing has a fix for the grounded MD-11, according to FedEx" by @TheSeattleTimes / Lauren Rosenblatt - FedEx says it expects to get its 28 MD-11 widebody cargo planes un-grounded soon with Boeing-approved fix, once FAA also approves. The fix is replacement of parts in engine pylon mounting points and then increased rate of inspection for wear and fatigue. The fix comes after UPS abandoned the MD-11. https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/boeing-has-a-fix-for-the-grounded-md-11-according-to-fedex/ #UPS2976 #MD11grounding #aviation #business #cargo #avgeek
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"Boeing has a fix for the grounded MD-11, according to FedEx" by @TheSeattleTimes / Lauren Rosenblatt - FedEx says it expects to get its 28 MD-11 widebody cargo planes un-grounded soon with Boeing-approved fix, once FAA also approves. The fix is replacement of parts in engine pylon mounting points and then increased rate of inspection for wear and fatigue. The fix comes after UPS abandoned the MD-11. https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/boeing-has-a-fix-for-the-grounded-md-11-according-to-fedex/ #UPS2976 #MD11grounding #aviation #business #cargo #avgeek
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"Boeing has a fix for the grounded MD-11, according to FedEx" by @TheSeattleTimes / Lauren Rosenblatt - FedEx says it expects to get its 28 MD-11 widebody cargo planes un-grounded soon with Boeing-approved fix, once FAA also approves. The fix is replacement of parts in engine pylon mounting points and then increased rate of inspection for wear and fatigue. The fix comes after UPS abandoned the MD-11. https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/boeing-has-a-fix-for-the-grounded-md-11-according-to-fedex/ #UPS2976 #MD11grounding #aviation #business #cargo #avgeek
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"Boeing has a fix for the grounded MD-11, according to FedEx" by @TheSeattleTimes / Lauren Rosenblatt - FedEx says it expects to get its 28 MD-11 widebody cargo planes un-grounded soon with Boeing-approved fix, once FAA also approves. The fix is replacement of parts in engine pylon mounting points and then increased rate of inspection for wear and fatigue. The fix comes after UPS abandoned the MD-11. https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/boeing-has-a-fix-for-the-grounded-md-11-according-to-fedex/ #UPS2976 #MD11grounding #aviation #business #cargo #avgeek
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"UPS retires fleet of MD-11 aircraft involved in deadly Kentucky crash" by @AssociatedPress - Already planned to be phased out, UPS announced its 26 MD-11 planes will not return to service following an extended FAA-ordered grounding after the UPS 2976 crash of Nov 4. UPS has orders for 18 new 767Fs to replace them. The two cargo airlines with grounded MD-11s remaining are FedEx (28) and Western Global (15). https://apnews.com/article/ups-kentucky-louisville-crash-md11-boeing-9832be76e1a025ba2b89582778ee45db #UPS2976 #MD11grounding #aviation #business #cargo #avgeek
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"UPS retires fleet of MD-11 aircraft involved in deadly Kentucky crash" by @AssociatedPress - Already planned to be phased out, UPS announced its 26 MD-11 planes will not return to service following an extended FAA-ordered grounding after the UPS 2976 crash of Nov 4. UPS has orders for 18 new 767Fs to replace them. The two cargo airlines with grounded MD-11s remaining are FedEx (28) and Western Global (15). https://apnews.com/article/ups-kentucky-louisville-crash-md11-boeing-9832be76e1a025ba2b89582778ee45db #UPS2976 #MD11grounding #aviation #business #cargo #avgeek
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"UPS retires fleet of MD-11 aircraft involved in deadly Kentucky crash" by @AssociatedPress - Already planned to be phased out, UPS announced its 26 MD-11 planes will not return to service following an extended FAA-ordered grounding after the UPS 2976 crash of Nov 4. UPS has orders for 18 new 767Fs to replace them. The two cargo airlines with grounded MD-11s remaining are FedEx (28) and Western Global (15). https://apnews.com/article/ups-kentucky-louisville-crash-md11-boeing-9832be76e1a025ba2b89582778ee45db #UPS2976 #MD11grounding #aviation #business #cargo #avgeek
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"UPS retires fleet of MD-11 aircraft involved in deadly Kentucky crash" by @AssociatedPress - Already planned to be phased out, UPS announced its 26 MD-11 planes will not return to service following an extended FAA-ordered grounding after the UPS 2976 crash of Nov 4. UPS has orders for 18 new 767Fs to replace them. The two cargo airlines with grounded MD-11s remaining are FedEx (28) and Western Global (15). https://apnews.com/article/ups-kentucky-louisville-crash-md11-boeing-9832be76e1a025ba2b89582778ee45db #UPS2976 #MD11grounding #aviation #business #cargo #avgeek
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"UPS retires fleet of MD-11 aircraft involved in deadly Kentucky crash" by @AssociatedPress - Already planned to be phased out, UPS announced its 26 MD-11 planes will not return to service following an extended FAA-ordered grounding after the UPS 2976 crash of Nov 4. UPS has orders for 18 new 767Fs to replace them. The two cargo airlines with grounded MD-11s remaining are FedEx (28) and Western Global (15). https://apnews.com/article/ups-kentucky-louisville-crash-md11-boeing-9832be76e1a025ba2b89582778ee45db #UPS2976 #MD11grounding #aviation #business #cargo #avgeek
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“In UPS crash, NTSB probing MD-11 engine mount issue first identified by Boeing in 2011” https://theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatches/ups-boeing-md-11-ntsb-update-engine-mount/ #Aviation #UPS2976
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“In UPS crash, NTSB probing MD-11 engine mount issue first identified by Boeing in 2011” https://theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatches/ups-boeing-md-11-ntsb-update-engine-mount/ #Aviation #UPS2976
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“In UPS crash, NTSB probing MD-11 engine mount issue first identified by Boeing in 2011” https://theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatches/ups-boeing-md-11-ntsb-update-engine-mount/ #Aviation #UPS2976
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“In UPS crash, NTSB probing MD-11 engine mount issue first identified by Boeing in 2011” https://theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatches/ups-boeing-md-11-ntsb-update-engine-mount/ #Aviation #UPS2976
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“In UPS crash, NTSB probing MD-11 engine mount issue first identified by Boeing in 2011” https://theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatches/ups-boeing-md-11-ntsb-update-engine-mount/ #Aviation #UPS2976
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"Fleet of UPS planes grounded after deadly crash expected to miss peak delivery season" by @AssociatedPress - MD-11s are no longer expected to return to service during the holiday cargo rush. FAA & Boeing have yet to issue findings or required inspections. So UPS is indefinitely grounding its MD-11s, 9% of its fleet. UPS contingency plans for the holidays have included hiring other cargo airlines for some loads. https://apnews.com/article/ups-md11-planes-crash-louisville-13dbb6ec286ddc966c6bd1c9f3b3627c #UPS2976 #MD11grounding #aviation #business #cargo #avgeek
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"Fleet of UPS planes grounded after deadly crash expected to miss peak delivery season" by @AssociatedPress - MD-11s are no longer expected to return to service during the holiday cargo rush. FAA & Boeing have yet to issue findings or required inspections. So UPS is indefinitely grounding its MD-11s, 9% of its fleet. UPS contingency plans for the holidays have included hiring other cargo airlines for some loads. https://apnews.com/article/ups-md11-planes-crash-louisville-13dbb6ec286ddc966c6bd1c9f3b3627c #UPS2976 #MD11grounding #aviation #business #cargo #avgeek
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"Fleet of UPS planes grounded after deadly crash expected to miss peak delivery season" by @AssociatedPress - MD-11s are no longer expected to return to service during the holiday cargo rush. FAA & Boeing have yet to issue findings or required inspections. So UPS is indefinitely grounding its MD-11s, 9% of its fleet. UPS contingency plans for the holidays have included hiring other cargo airlines for some loads. https://apnews.com/article/ups-md11-planes-crash-louisville-13dbb6ec286ddc966c6bd1c9f3b3627c #UPS2976 #MD11grounding #aviation #business #cargo #avgeek
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"Fleet of UPS planes grounded after deadly crash expected to miss peak delivery season" by @AssociatedPress - MD-11s are no longer expected to return to service during the holiday cargo rush. FAA & Boeing have yet to issue findings or required inspections. So UPS is indefinitely grounding its MD-11s, 9% of its fleet. UPS contingency plans for the holidays have included hiring other cargo airlines for some loads. https://apnews.com/article/ups-md11-planes-crash-louisville-13dbb6ec286ddc966c6bd1c9f3b3627c #UPS2976 #MD11grounding #aviation #business #cargo #avgeek
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"Fleet of UPS planes grounded after deadly crash expected to miss peak delivery season" by @AssociatedPress - MD-11s are no longer expected to return to service during the holiday cargo rush. FAA & Boeing have yet to issue findings or required inspections. So UPS is indefinitely grounding its MD-11s, 9% of its fleet. UPS contingency plans for the holidays have included hiring other cargo airlines for some loads. https://apnews.com/article/ups-md11-planes-crash-louisville-13dbb6ec286ddc966c6bd1c9f3b3627c #UPS2976 #MD11grounding #aviation #business #cargo #avgeek
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#ScottManley - Lost Engine Didn't Fall Down, But Flew Up Over Doomed UPS Aircraft #UPS2976 - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/O6kXOOgQDac
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#ScottManley - Lost Engine Didn't Fall Down, But Flew Up Over Doomed UPS Aircraft #UPS2976 - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/O6kXOOgQDac
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#ScottManley - Lost Engine Didn't Fall Down, But Flew Up Over Doomed UPS Aircraft #UPS2976 - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/O6kXOOgQDac
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#ScottManley - Lost Engine Didn't Fall Down, But Flew Up Over Doomed UPS Aircraft #UPS2976 - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/O6kXOOgQDac
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For whatever reason, I'm fascinated by air disasters, so I've been paying close attention to the report on #ups2976.
The video explains it very clearly. On a MD11, engines hang on the wing by (basically) 2 bolts. The back one gave way and the engine pivoted up and off.
What I don't understand is why the engines are only mounted with two points? That... uh... feels like not enough redundancy.
I'd love to know the engineering reason why 2 was enough.
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For whatever reason, I'm fascinated by air disasters, so I've been paying close attention to the report on #ups2976.
The video explains it very clearly. On a MD11, engines hang on the wing by (basically) 2 bolts. The back one gave way and the engine pivoted up and off.
What I don't understand is why the engines are only mounted with two points? That... uh... feels like not enough redundancy.
I'd love to know the engineering reason why 2 was enough.
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For whatever reason, I'm fascinated by air disasters, so I've been paying close attention to the report on #ups2976.
The video explains it very clearly. On a MD11, engines hang on the wing by (basically) 2 bolts. The back one gave way and the engine pivoted up and off.
What I don't understand is why the engines are only mounted with two points? That... uh... feels like not enough redundancy.
I'd love to know the engineering reason why 2 was enough.
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For whatever reason, I'm fascinated by air disasters, so I've been paying close attention to the report on #ups2976.
The video explains it very clearly. On a MD11, engines hang on the wing by (basically) 2 bolts. The back one gave way and the engine pivoted up and off.
What I don't understand is why the engines are only mounted with two points? That... uh... feels like not enough redundancy.
I'd love to know the engineering reason why 2 was enough.
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For whatever reason, I'm fascinated by air disasters, so I've been paying close attention to the report on #ups2976.
The video explains it very clearly. On a MD11, engines hang on the wing by (basically) 2 bolts. The back one gave way and the engine pivoted up and off.
What I don't understand is why the engines are only mounted with two points? That... uh... feels like not enough redundancy.
I'd love to know the engineering reason why 2 was enough.
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While leaving conclusions to NTSB, the UPS 2976 preliminary report gives us an idea what comes next. NTSB will continue to look for the cause of the fatigue cracks in the pylon. Now MD-11 & DC-10 operators UPS, FedEx, Western Global, USAF, Ten Tanker, Omega and Orbis have better info what needs inspection. The economics of pulling 2 engines off each aircraft for pylon inspection may mean not all operators will return their planes to service. #UPS2976 #aviation #business #cargo #avgeek
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While leaving conclusions to NTSB, the UPS 2976 preliminary report gives us an idea what comes next. NTSB will continue to look for the cause of the fatigue cracks in the pylon. Now MD-11 & DC-10 operators UPS, FedEx, Western Global, USAF, Ten Tanker, Omega and Orbis have better info what needs inspection. The economics of pulling 2 engines off each aircraft for pylon inspection may mean not all operators will return their planes to service. #UPS2976 #aviation #business #cargo #avgeek
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While leaving conclusions to NTSB, the UPS 2976 preliminary report gives us an idea what comes next. NTSB will continue to look for the cause of the fatigue cracks in the pylon. Now MD-11 & DC-10 operators UPS, FedEx, Western Global, USAF, Ten Tanker, Omega and Orbis have better info what needs inspection. The economics of pulling 2 engines off each aircraft for pylon inspection may mean not all operators will return their planes to service. #UPS2976 #aviation #business #cargo #avgeek
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While leaving conclusions to NTSB, the UPS 2976 preliminary report gives us an idea what comes next. NTSB will continue to look for the cause of the fatigue cracks in the pylon. Now MD-11 & DC-10 operators UPS, FedEx, Western Global, USAF, Ten Tanker, Omega and Orbis have better info what needs inspection. The economics of pulling 2 engines off each aircraft for pylon inspection may mean not all operators will return their planes to service. #UPS2976 #aviation #business #cargo #avgeek
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While leaving conclusions to NTSB, the UPS 2976 preliminary report gives us an idea what comes next. NTSB will continue to look for the cause of the fatigue cracks in the pylon. Now MD-11 & DC-10 operators UPS, FedEx, Western Global, USAF, Ten Tanker, Omega and Orbis have better info what needs inspection. The economics of pulling 2 engines off each aircraft for pylon inspection may mean not all operators will return their planes to service. #UPS2976 #aviation #business #cargo #avgeek
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NTSB released preliminary report "UPS Flight 2976 Crash During Takeoff" only 2 weeks after the accident. (Requirement is 30 days.) Preliminary report is just a status of what is known so far, no conclusions or recommendations. The left engine pylon broke when the engine departed. Fatigue cracks were found in addition to the overstress failure. The pylon mount was last inspected in 2021 and was not due for another yet. https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/Pages/DCA26MA024.aspx #UPS2976 #aviation #business #cargo #avgeek
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NTSB released preliminary report "UPS Flight 2976 Crash During Takeoff" only 2 weeks after the accident. (Requirement is 30 days.) Preliminary report is just a status of what is known so far, no conclusions or recommendations. The left engine pylon broke when the engine departed. Fatigue cracks were found in addition to the overstress failure. The pylon mount was last inspected in 2021 and was not due for another yet. https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/Pages/DCA26MA024.aspx #UPS2976 #aviation #business #cargo #avgeek
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NTSB released preliminary report "UPS Flight 2976 Crash During Takeoff" only 2 weeks after the accident. (Requirement is 30 days.) Preliminary report is just a status of what is known so far, no conclusions or recommendations. The left engine pylon broke when the engine departed. Fatigue cracks were found in addition to the overstress failure. The pylon mount was last inspected in 2021 and was not due for another yet. https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/Pages/DCA26MA024.aspx #UPS2976 #aviation #business #cargo #avgeek
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NTSB released preliminary report "UPS Flight 2976 Crash During Takeoff" only 2 weeks after the accident. (Requirement is 30 days.) Preliminary report is just a status of what is known so far, no conclusions or recommendations. The left engine pylon broke when the engine departed. Fatigue cracks were found in addition to the overstress failure. The pylon mount was last inspected in 2021 and was not due for another yet. https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/Pages/DCA26MA024.aspx #UPS2976 #aviation #business #cargo #avgeek
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NTSB released preliminary report "UPS Flight 2976 Crash During Takeoff" only 2 weeks after the accident. (Requirement is 30 days.) Preliminary report is just a status of what is known so far, no conclusions or recommendations. The left engine pylon broke when the engine departed. Fatigue cracks were found in addition to the overstress failure. The pylon mount was last inspected in 2021 and was not due for another yet. https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/Pages/DCA26MA024.aspx #UPS2976 #aviation #business #cargo #avgeek
