The families of two victims of the November 4th UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville, Kentucky, have filed wrongful death lawsuits. The lawsuits name UPS, UPS Air, Boeing, GE, and VT San Antonio Aerospace as defendants, alleging the crash was caused by corporate decisions to keep aging MD-11 aircraft in service without proper inspections. The plane, which crashed shortly after takeoff, resulted in 14 fatalities, including three pilots and those on the ground. Both the FAA and NTSB are investigating the crash, with a final report expected in 2026.
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According to a new lawsuit, a fatal UPS cargo plane crash in Kentucky resulted from corporate decisions prioritizing profit over safety, specifically by continuing to operate older aircraft without enhancing maintenance protocols. The crash, which occurred during takeoff due to engine detachment and subsequent wing cracks, claimed the lives of three pilots and eleven people on the ground. The lawsuit, naming UPS, General Electric, Boeing, and VT San Antonio Aerospace, alleges that the nearly 30-year-old MD-11 jets were unsafe, with inadequate inspections potentially failing to identify the cracks. Following the incident, the Federal Aviation Administration grounded all remaining MD-11s, with potential for costly repairs or replacements, while legal proceedings continue.
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FAA bars MD-11 flights after a fiery UPS jet crash – that’s the headline, and frankly, it’s understandable. The news is centered around an emergency airworthiness directive issued by the Federal Aviation Administration, or FAA, following a terrifying incident. We’re talking about a UPS MD-11 cargo jet that experienced a catastrophic engine failure during takeoff in Louisville. The left engine, along with its pylon (the structure connecting it to the wing), completely detached.
The FAA’s response was swift and decisive. They grounded the entire fleet of MD-11s, a decision driven by safety concerns and a commitment to understanding what exactly went wrong.… Continue reading
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