Tag: cargo plane crash
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Fatigue cracks found in US cargo plane crash on takeoff
Overview of the incident A US cargo plane crash on takeoff in Kentucky has raised serious questions about the design and maintenance of critical aircraft components. In a preliminary report, investigators indicated that fatigue cracks and evidence of stress failures were found in key parts of the aircraft. The crash occurred during the initial climb,…
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Fatigue Cracks Linked to US Cargo Plane Crash in Kentucky, 14 Lives Lost
Preliminary Findings Point to Fatigue Cracks In the wake of the deadly cargo plane crash in Kentucky, investigators have identified fatigue cracks and evidence of stress-related failures in several critical components of the aircraft. The preliminary report, released by the U.S. safety agency, indicates that the aircraft lost an engine shortly after take-off before crashing,…