NTSB: Flaw that led to engine flying off UPS plane grew unnoticed under relaxed inspection schedule
The NTSB revealed that a flaw leading to a UPS plane crash, which killed 15 people, went unnoticed due to a relaxed inspection schedule. Boeing's request to extend inspection intervals was approved by the FAA without adequate scrutiny, despite prior knowledge of similar issues. The crash highlighted failures in communication and responsibility among the airline, manufacturer, and regulator.
- ▪The UPS plane crash occurred on November 4, 2025, after an engine detached during takeoff.
- ▪Boeing successfully extended the inspection schedule for engine mounts, increasing the interval from 19,900 to 29,260 cycles.
- ▪The NTSB emphasized that safety is a shared responsibility among the airline, manufacturer, and regulator.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onNTSB: Flaw that led to engine flying off UPS plane grew unnoticed under relaxed inspection scheduleThe UPS plane crash that killed 15 people after an engine flew off its left wing might have been prevented under the original inspection scheduleByJOSH FUNK AP transportation writerMay 20, 2026, 5:03 PM1:43This photo released by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on Nov. 20, 2025, shows the spherical bearing and other pieces of the damaged mount of the engine that flew off a UPS cargo plane in Louisville, Ky., on Nov. 4, 2025.
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