Tag: fatigue cracks
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Fatigue Cracks Found in US Cargo Plane Crash Reveals Stress Failures
Preliminary Findings Speak to Fatigue and Structural Stress In the latest update from investigators, fatigue cracks and evidence of stress failures were identified in critical components of the cargo aircraft that crashed shortly after takeoff in Kentucky. The tragedy, which claimed 14 lives, has prompted renewed attention to the maintenance and inspection regimes governing commercial…
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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,…