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UPS never required detailed inspection of part that failed before engine flew off plane that crashed
By Josh Funk, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· July 2, 2026
· 5 min read
UPS never required the detailed inspections needed to spot the problem that led to an engine to fly off one of its planes before it crashed even after Boeing recommended it years earlier, according to new documents posted Wednesday by crash investigators.But UPS said in its own submission to the ...
Key takeaway The plane crashed last fall while accelerating down the runway at Louisville’s Muhammad Ali International Airport, killing killed all three pilots and 12 people on the ground.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The recent revelations about the UPS plane crash in Louisville have significant implications for the San Antonio area, given the presence of STE San Antonio Aerospace, a maintenance company involved in the incident. As the National Transportation Safety Board continues its investigation, local residents may wonder about the safety protocols in place at San Antonio's own airports and maintenance facilities. The fact that Boeing, UPS, and the Federal Aviation Administration all misunderstood the risks related to the potential failure of a steel bearing and metal sheath raises questions about the communication and oversight between these entities and local maintenance providers. With STE San Antonio Aerospace playing a role in the crash, it is crucial to examine the company's safety record and procedures to ensure that similar failures do not occur in the future, potentially affecting the local community. The NTSB's final report will likely shed more light on the shared responsibility of safety among these entities.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 5 min
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