A part that broke on a UPS plane that crashed in Kentucky failed 4 times on other planes years ago
A part that broke on a UPS plane that crashed in Kentucky failed 4 times on other planes years ago
The National Transportation Safety Board says Boeing warned plane owners in 2011 about a flaw in the part that failed and contributed to the engine flying off a UPS plane before it crashed and killed 15 in November but at that point the plane manufactu…
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article appears to be factually accurate based on the provided sources. All key claims are verified by multiple sources. There is no discernible bias in the reporting.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: The National Transportation Safety Board says Boeing warned plane owners in 2011 about a flaw in the part that failed and contributed to the engine flying off a UPS plane before it crashed and killed 15 in November.
- Verification Source #1: The National Transportation Safety Board says Boeing warned plane owners in 2011 about a flaw in the part that failed and contributed to the engine flying.
- Verification Source #2: Boeing warned plane owners in 2011 about a broken part that contributed to a UPS plane crash that killed 15 last year.
- Verification Source #3: The National Transportation Safety Board says Boeing warned plane owners in 2011 about a flaw in the part that failed and contributed to the engine flying.
- Verification Source #5: A Part That Broke on a UPS Plane That Crashed in Kentucky Failed 4 Times on Other Planes Years Ago
- Assessment: Supported by multiple sources.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Multiple sources (1, 2, 3, 5) confirm that Boeing warned plane owners in 2011 about a flaw in the part that failed.