UPS cargo plane crash blamed on previous part failures, NTSB reports
In 2011, Boeing issued a warning to airplane owners about a faulty part that was later found to have played a role in the tragic UPS cargo plane crash in November 2025. The National Transportation Safety Board revealed that Boeing had acknowledged four prior failures of a part securing the MD-11's engines to the wings, but had not deemed it a safety threat at the time. The NTSB also found cracks in these parts that went undetected during routine maintenance, raising concerns about the maintenance schedule's effectiveness. The crash, in which the left engine detached from the wing shortly after takeoff, resulted in the loss of 15 lives and destroyed a business complex near Louisville's airport. Investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause of the engine detachment, similar to a 1979 crash involving an American Airlines DC-10. These incidents highlight the importance of rigorous maintenance and safety measures for older aircraft like the MD-11, which has since been grounded following the UPS crash.
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