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scipan

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2. Not a pilot, but you know how they say it's not usually a single cause but a series of mistakes?

Reply to Renew Deal (Reply #1)

Sat Nov 22, 2025, 10:36 AM

Nov 22

This seems like a single point failure. Even maintenance wasn't at fault since they only inspect it every 6 years.

I wonder if it's a design flaw, but it lasted for 34 ? (or something) years.

6 years seems like a pretty long time.

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NTSB releases frame-by-frame images of engine separating during deadly UPS crash in Louisville [View all] turbinetree Nov 22 OP

Here's a good analysis Renew Deal Nov 22 #1

Not a pilot, but you know how they say it's not usually a single cause but a series of mistakes? scipan Nov 22 #2

Depends what comes out in the investigation Sympthsical Nov 22 #3

Yes NTSB is amazing. What is also amazing is, it would have been survivable if scipan Nov 22 #4