Overview
- UPS and FedEx had already parked their MD-11s after Boeing advised operators to suspend flights.
- Early NTSB findings indicate the left engine and its pylon separated during takeoff, with a cockpit warning bell sounding for about 25 seconds.
- The crash killed 14 people, including all three pilots, and Louisville’s mayor says no one is now believed unaccounted for.
- The grounding affects about 26 UPS and 28 FedEx aircraft, a small share of their fleets, as both carriers activate contingency plans to keep shipments moving.
- Investigators recovered both flight recorders, are reviewing recent heavy maintenance, and expect a preliminary report within about 30 days.