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UPS and Boeing Failed on Safety Checks | Dover News
New documents expose how UPS never required the detailed engine inspections Boeing had recommended years earlier, claiming Boeing itself downplayed the risk of bearing failure — a fatal oversight that led to an engine detaching during takeoff, killing 15 and injuring 23. Aviation expert Jeff Guzzetti says responsibility lies with Boeing, UPS, the FAA, and maintenance firm STE San Antonio Aerospace, all of whom failed to prioritize safety. While Boeing proposed improved checks, they weren’t added to the official maintenance schedule, and UPS only mandated corrosion checks — not bearing…
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