Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Boeing had warning signs for years. During two days of sworn NTSB testimony, investigators revealed that the same MD-11 engine pylon bearing failure had happened at least 10 times before the deadly crash of UPS Flight 2976 in Louisville. The problem was known. Reports existed. But critical information was never fully acted on.
In this report, Dan Millican breaks down the hearing, the failed bearing that caused the left engine to separate during takeoff, the questions surrounding Boeing and FAA oversight, and why investigators say this tragedy may have been preventable.
Special thanks to @scottmanley for allowing us to use portions of his simulation work in this report.
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Boeing had warning signs for years. During two days of sworn NTSB testimony, investigators revealed that the same MD-11 engine pylon bearing failure had happened at least 10 times before the deadly crash of UPS Flight 2976 in Louisville. The problem was known. Reports existed. But critical information was never fully acted on.
In this report, Dan Millican breaks down the hearing, the failed bearing that caused the left engine to separate during takeoff, the questions surrounding Boeing and FAA oversight, and why investigators say this tragedy may have been preventable.
Special thanks to @scottmanley for allowing us to use portions of his simulation work in this report.
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TakingOff is sponsored by: FlyingEyes – Get 10% at flyingeyesoptics.com/pages/taking-offs-discount
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XeVision.com –Extreme LED Landing Lights, xevision.com the only competitor is the sun!
clemensinsurance.net – Your broker should be advocating on your behalf—call Clemens to have someone in your corner fighting for you!
Marshal Protective Services – mpsprotects.com Private Security Elevated!
The large METAR map on the set is from metarmaps.com Mention TakingOff as you go buy one!
The TakingOff Team uses Lightspeed Headsets. Support us by buying your Lightspeed through our link: https://www.lightspeedaviation.com/?r...
