Tag: Safety Investigation


  • Fatigue Cracks Found in US Cargo Plane Crash Reveals Stress Failures

    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…

  • Lisbon Funicular Derailment: Technical Issues Under Investigation

    Lisbon Funicular Derailment: Technical Issues Under Investigation

    Overview of the Lisbon Funicular Tragedy On Wednesday, a tragic incident occurred in Lisbon when a funicular railway derailed, resulting in the loss of 16 lives. This catastrophic event, which shocked the nation and raised numerous questions, is now under thorough investigation. Initial reports from the Bureau of Investigation and Analysis for Transport Accidents suggest…