NTSB Releases Images of UPS Plane Before Crash

Newly released photos from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) preliminary report detail the moment a UPS plane’s left engine detached during takeoff in Louisville on November 4, resulting in 14 fatalities. Investigators are examining metal fatigue cracks as a potential cause, with the engine detaching shortly after departure, igniting a fire before crashing. The FAA has since grounded all McDonnell Douglas MD-11 aircraft until further inspections are completed, citing safety concerns. This incident recalls a similar 1979 crash involving the same aircraft model that resulted in over 270 deaths.

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