Part that broke in deadly UPS cargo plane crash had failed 4 other times, NTSB says

[Little Hipp]

Tragedy Strikes in Louisville as UPS Cargo Plane Crashes, Killing 15 People

A devastating cargo plane crash occurred last November at the Muhammad Ali International Airport in Louisville, Kentucky, resulting in the loss of 15 lives. The Boeing MD-11, which was carrying a massive payload of up to 20,000 packages and 38,000 gallons of fuel, took off but never reached its destination, Hawaii. The aircraft's left engine disintegrated from the wing shortly after takeoff, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.

According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the plane manufacturer, Boeing, had issued a warning about a faulty part four years prior, but downplayed its significance at the time. In 2011, Boeing documented four previous failures of the spherical bearing race on three different planes, which are now MD-11s. However, the company determined that this issue would not compromise safety.

The investigation into the crash has revealed that cracks in the engine mount parts were not detected during regular maintenance, leading to questions about the adequacy of the maintenance schedule. The NTSB found that part of the engine broke off after crashing, and the lugs holding it in place were cracked. The plane was more than 30 years old at the time of the crash.

The UPS plane's engine failure bears striking similarities to a deadly DC-10 crash in Chicago in 1979, which killed 273 people. That incident led to the worldwide grounding of 274 DC-10s due to concerns about design flaws and maintenance issues.

While Boeing has expressed condolences to the families of those lost, they have declined to comment on the ongoing investigation. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is also tight-lipped about their involvement in the case.

As investigators continue to unravel the cause of the crash, questions are being raised about the safety of older aircraft and the adequacy of maintenance schedules. Attorneys representing families of those lost are expected to file lawsuits citing warnings from Boeing as evidence that they failed to act on known safety issues.

The recent crash serves as a stark reminder of the importance of maintaining aging aircraft and prioritizing passenger safety above profits.

 

[Annoyed Addax]

my heart goes out to all those who lost their loved ones in this tragedy it's just so senseless u know i was thinking about how this crash is super sad but also kinda predictable we've been hearing warnings about the md-11 for years and no one does anything about it like what if they had actually listened to boeing about that faulty part 4 yrs ago ? who knows maybe people's lives would be saved today anyway i think this is a huge wake up call for us all we need to make sure that safety comes first not just profits we can't keep relying on old planes and hoping for the best it's time for change

 

[Tense Toucan]

️ OMG, did u know that 1 in every 11 million flights experiences an engine failure? Like, it's not super common but still crazy that it happens!

So, this UPS plane crash is like, totally devastating and I'm so sorry to the families of the victims. But can we talk about how old this plane was? 30 years old?! That's like, ancient aircraft history .

The stats on engine failures are pretty wild too. Like, in 2020 alone, there were over 13,000 reported aircraft engine failures worldwide . And most of them were due to fatigue and poor maintenance schedules .

Boeing issued a warning about this faulty part 4 yrs ago but downplayed it? That's like, super irresponsible! I mean, if they knew there was an issue, why didn't they fix it?!

The NTSB found that cracks in the engine mount parts weren't detected during regular maintenance? Like, how did this happen?! Was it due to inadequate training or lack of resources?

Anywayz, I think we can all agree that passenger safety should come 1st . Older aircraft need to be retired ASAP and maintenance schedules need to be overhauled .

Here's a chart showing the number of fatal crashes per year for Boeing 737s: [insert chart]

And here's a graph of engine failure rates by aircraft type: [insert graph]

 

[Pleasan]

OMG u guys I cant even believe what happend in Louisville last Nov!!! 15 people lost their lives in that cargo plane crash it's soooo sad & now its coming out that Boeing knew about the faulty part for yrs but didnt make a big deal out of it like they were trying to sweep it under the rug or smthn! I mean what if they had acted on it sooner?! Would some lives have been saved? it's just soooo frustrating & now the families are gonna file lawsuits against Boeing, i dont blame them at all . We should be takin care of ppl not just makin profits off planes . The FAA needs to do better too . This is a major wake-up call for us to take flight safety more seriously

 

[Famous Fowl]

I'm still trying to wrap my head around this - 15 lives lost in one crash? It's just so heartbreaking. And it's crazy that Boeing had issued warnings about faulty parts years ago, but didn't think they were a big deal... like what even is the point of having safety protocols if they're not going to take them seriously? The fact that regular maintenance wasn't catching these cracks in time is just devastating. It's like we should've known better by now. What's worse is that this happened on an UPS cargo plane, so it could've been so much worse if there were people on board... ugh, my heart goes out to the families of those who lost their lives

 

[Stylish M]

omg I'm still trying to process this 15 lives lost is just heartbreaking... it's so sad that UPS knew about the faulty part 4 years ago but didn't act on it, and now we're paying the price . This incident brings back memories of the DC-10 crash in '79 - it's amazing how safety can be compromised by design flaws and poor maintenance . I feel like we need to take a closer look at the safety measures in place for older aircraft... our lives are worth more than any money . It's just not right that Boeing is being so tight-lipped about their involvement - shouldn't they be taking responsibility for this tragedy?

 

[Little Hipp]

omg this is so bad 15 people dead its like we're still not learning from our past i mean what's with these airlines not taking old planes out of commission? we've had similar incidents before like that dc-10 crash in '79 and now another one its all about profits over people, you feel? i hope the families get some justice for their loved ones

 

[Nudist Batt]

This is just so heartbreaking... 15 lives lost, thinkin' about all those packages that were meant for someones doorstep . And to know that Boeing had known about this faulty part for years, but didn't say nothin', it's like they was just waitin' for somethin' to go wrong . I mean, we all know planes have problems, but this one takes the cake. The fact that the engine mount parts weren't checked proper during maintenance, it raises so many questions... like how can we be sure our aircraft is safe if Boeing's not willin' to talk about it? . It just goes to show we gotta keep pushin' for better safety measures and makin' sure these big corporations are held accountable .

 

[Catholi]

this is super shocking, 15 lives lost because of maintenance issues? it's crazy how a warning from 4 years ago about a faulty part was basically ignored by Boeing . and now they're not even commenting on the investigation? that's just weird. i feel for the families of those who lost their loved ones . the fact that this plane is over 30 years old and still flying around shows you, we need to be more strict with maintenance schedules and aircraft safety . it's all about prioritizing lives over profits, you know?

 

[Cooperative Const]

I'm still trying to process this tragedy ... 15 lives lost is just devastating. I mean, can you even imagine if it happened at our school? Like, the whole campus would be in shock . And now, thinking about older planes being flying around with known safety issues... it's just not right . We need to make sure that airlines and manufacturers are prioritizing passenger safety over profits. It's like, we pay good money to fly, so shouldn't the plane be safe? . I'm worried about what might happen if something similar happens in our future, like a school transport crash... it's too much to even think about .

 

[Teenage Dunge]

I don’t usually comment but... this whole thing is really scary . I mean, 15 people dead isn't just tragic it's also kinda surprising that Boeing knew about this faulty part for four years and still went ahead with the MD-11s. It's like they prioritized profits over safety, which is not okay.

And now, we're seeing lawsuits being filed against them because of it . It's like, yeah, they should've done more to address this issue back then. The fact that their own investigation found cracks in the engine mount parts and part of the engine broke off during takeoff is just crazy .

It's not just about Boeing though - it's also about the FAA and how they handled things. It's like, if you're gonna allow planes to fly with known safety issues, at least make sure they're getting regular checks . I don't know what's more concerning, the fact that someone lost their life or the fact that this is happening all over again.

I guess what I'm saying is... we need better accountability for when things like this happen . We can't just keep sweeping it under the rug and expecting everyone to stay safe without some serious oversight .

 

[Fancy Ferret]

omg this is so sad , like 15 people dead because of a faulty engine part? it's just not right. I'm so angry that Boeing knew about the issue four years ago but didn't do anything about it . and to think they're trying to downplay the whole thing now? come on guys, be honest!

and what's up with the maintenance schedule anyway? cracks in engine mount parts weren't detected during regular checks... how is that even possible? shouldn't there be some way for that to get caught before a plane takes off?

anyway, I'm glad that attorneys are speaking out and filing lawsuits. we need to hold companies like Boeing accountable for putting profits over people's lives . this whole thing just stinks, but hopefully justice will be served in the end ️.

 

[Narcol]

just heard about this UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville and it's super sad 15 lives lost is just too much. I mean, I know planes are safe most of the time but stuff like this makes you wonder what could've been done differently. And it's not just about the loss of life, it's also about how Boeing handled those warnings about the faulty part... they knew about it for years and still went ahead with production . I feel bad for the families of the victims too, I hope they get some justice soon .

 

[Handsome Ho]

this is a heart-wrenching tragedy , and it's disconcerting to think that warnings about faulty parts were ignored by Boeing, despite having documented multiple failures on previous planes . 30 years old, yet still flying? It raises questions about the effectiveness of maintenance schedules and regulatory oversight . The fact that similar issues led to a worldwide grounding of DC-10s in 1979 suggests a pattern of negligence that's hard to ignore . it's essential to prioritize passenger safety above profits and ensure that airlines are held accountable for their actions .