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The left engine separation of a UPS MD-11F cargo aircraft that crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville on November 4 revealed significant "fatigue cracks" in the engine pylon and attachment points, according to NTSB preliminary reports. The crash resulted in 14 fatalities.
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Fatigue Cracks Found in Engine Mount of Crashed UPS MD-11F Aircraft

Fatigue Cracks Found in Engine Mount of Crashed UPS MD-11F Aircraft