UPS plane crash video offers clues as investigators try to determine cause
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Investigators searching for what caused Tuesday's deadly UPS plane crash in Louisville, Kentucky, will be reviewing dramatic video footage from the scene in addition to the crucial voice and data recorders, generally known as black boxes, which were recovered Wednesday. The footage appears to show the area of the left wing where one of the plane's engines would be located on fire as the McDonnell Douglas MD-11 raced down the runway toward disaster.
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Main Idea: Investigators are using crash video and recovered black boxes to find out why a UPS McDonnell Douglas MD-11 crashed during takeoff in Louisville, killing at least 12 people.
Key Points:
- Todd Inman of the National Transportation Safety Board said security video shows the plane’s left engine detaching during takeoff.
- The footage also suggests fire on the left wing and possible damage to the tail engine, which may have left the plane unable to fly.
- The plane was loaded with fuel and packages, and losing engine power and balance at high speed likely made the crash harder to avoid.
- Investigators have recovered the voice and data recorders and expect them to help explain what the pilots saw and did before the crash.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
The UPS crash may raise concerns about air cargo safety, cause flight delays, and add costs for businesses and consumers if investigations lead to inspections or changes.
Positive Impact
The NTSB review of the McDonnell Douglas plane could improve future safety for workers and travelers by finding the cause and preventing another crash.
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Manufacturer of the MD-11 aircraft involved in the crash.
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National Transportation Safety Board member who confirmed key video evidence and spoke about the recovery of recorders.
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CBS News aviation safety analyst quoted explaining the investigation and black boxes.
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