UPS MD-11 Crash Investigation

A fractured spherical bearing race (center, on either side of monoball) began the chain of events that caused UPS 2976 to lose its left engine. Credit: NTSB

You might remember hearing about the giant UPS air freighter that crashed in Louisville, Kentucky, last November. Looks like the NTSB has finished their investigation. My Daily Kona has a post about this. I'm not sure if they figured out who to blame, it's kind of a long post and I didn't read the whole thing. The part that amazes me is the huge volume of records that must be kept to even allow this kind of analysis. It's frankly mind-boggling.

DC-3

American Airlines Flagship Detroit DC-3, Bowman Field Louisville KY.

Flagship Detroit

The Flagship Detroit was manufactured in early 1937 . . . It was the twenty-fourth DC-3 in American’s fleet which eventually totaled eighty-four aircraft. American Airlines flew the Detroit in regular passenger service until 1947

Bowman Field

Established in 1919, Bowman Field is one of the longest continuously operating, general aviation airports in the United States. Conveniently located approximately five miles from downtown Louisville, Kentucky, Bowman Field is situated on 426 acres. There are 17 buildings, including the historic Art Deco Administration Building that was built in 1929.