New photos of UPS MD-11 jet crash show engine fly off, as NTSB finds aging plane had ‘fatigue cracks’

New York PostThursday, November 20, 2025 at 5:58:03 PM
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New photos of UPS MD-11 jet crash show engine fly off, as NTSB finds aging plane had ‘fatigue cracks’
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  • This incident raises serious concerns about the safety of older aircraft models, potentially impacting UPS's operational protocols and prompting a review of maintenance practices to prevent future tragedies.
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