Boeing Knew of Structural Flaw in MD-11F Plane 15 Years Before UPS Crash, Investigators Report
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Investigators report that a UPS MD-11F freighter that crashed in flames in Kentucky in November had a structural flaw that Boeing had identified on similar planes 15 years earlier. The crash occurred after one of the plane's engines separated from the wing during takeoff from Louisville. The report suggests Boeing was aware of the safety issue long before the fatal accident.
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The MD-11F freighter operated by UPS, crashed after one of its engines separated from the wing as it was preparing to take off from Louisville.
The plane briefly lifted off from the runway, before crashing in flames.
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