UPS did not conduct detailed inspections on its planes that could have identified a problem leading to an engine detaching and causing a crash, despite Boeing’s earlier recommendations. UPS claimed it followed Boeing’s incorrect advice that such inspections were unnecessary for flight safety. The crash occurred last fall in Louisville, Kentucky, killing three pilots and 12 others. Investigations revealed that Boeing, UPS, the FAA, and maintenance company STE San Antonio Aerospace all played roles in the oversight. The NTSB is still determining the crash’s cause, but it is evident that once the engine pylon separated, the crash was unavoidable. Aviation safety expert Jeff Guzzetti emphasized the shared responsibility among the involved parties.
QUESTION: How might increased accountability and communication among aviation companies prevent future accidents?
UPS never required detailed inspection of part that failed before engine flew off plane that crashed
