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UPS Freighter Engine Failure Sparks Investigation After Fireball

11/20/2025

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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released a preliminary UPS 2976 report from Louisville, citing left-engine failure after takeoff.
Frame-by-frame images show the engine detaching, igniting a fireball, and creating a debris field.
Investigators found fatigue cracks in the engine mounting hardware and a final report is expected in 18 to 24 months detailing the causes.
The UPS freighter, a 34-year-old jet, was in the process of being phased out.

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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released a preliminary UPS 2976 report from Louisville, citing left-engine failure after takeoff.
Frame-by-frame images show the engine detaching, igniting a fireball, and creating a debris field.
Investigators found fatigue cracks in the engine mounting hardware and a final report is expected in 18 to 24 months detailing the causes.
The UPS freighter, a 34-year-old jet, was in the process of being phased out.