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3 days ago
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Hydraulic hose failure and broken wire led to crash landing of cargo plane in 2023, NTSB report says
A FedEx plane landed with its landing gear up, skidding off the runway in Chattanooga, Tennessee in 2023 after a leak in a hydraulic hose caused the system to fail and a broken wire kept the backup system from working, according to a final National Transportation Safety Board report. Federal Express flight 1376, operating a Boeing 757, took off from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport-Lovell Field late in the evening of October 4, 2023, headed to Memphis. When the pilots raised the landing gear, the fluid pressure and quantity in the left hydraulic system, which operates the gear, decreased and an alarm sounded in the cockpit. 'Gear disagree. The gear is not coming down,' the first officer is quoted as saying on the cockpit voice recorder. The crew declared an emergency and planned to return to the airport. They repeatedly tried to lower the landing gear using a backup system but were unsuccessful. 'The crew used all available resources and included some non-standard attempts at troubleshooting,' the report said. When landing, the plane skidded for nearly a mile along the ground, crashing into antennas and ending up 830 feet off the end of the runway. The three people on board were not hurt but struggled to open the aircraft doors before evacuating down an emergency slide. The NTSB report praised the crew for being 'calm and professional throughout the accident sequence of events' and 'actively soliciting feedback and input and crosschecking with one another to ensure everyone was working with the same mental model.' After the crash landing, inspections found that hydraulic fluid leaked from a hose that opens the door for the left landing gear and had fully depleted the supply. Investigators determined the damage to the more than 35-year-old hose was likely caused by fatigue after it was, at some point, overloaded with force. An electrical wire used to operate a backup system was found to be broken, which is why the alternative method of lowering the gear didn't work either. Since the accident, FedEx started inspecting these backup landing gear extension systems after every 275 hours of flight, the NTSB said. Investigators also found a misrouted strap and missing parts on the escape side latch on the left door, which kept it from opening during the emergency. The right door of the plane also did not have all the slide's latch hardware, which caused it to initially jam when the crew was trying to evacuate. The plane was manufactured in 1988, after the Federal Aviation Administration had mandated these latches be changed, and the NTSB could not determine why they were used on this aircraft. A FedEx inspection found 24% of its planes with similar latches were missing parts, the NTSB said. No other aircraft were found to have misrouted straps. The NTSB reviewed Boeing's parts catalog and FedEx's maintenance manuals and found that they had 'inconsistent depictions' of the latches, and none showed all required modifications. 'These inconsistent, conflicting depictions would likely be confusing to maintenance personnel and could lead to the installation of and failure to detect nonconforming latches, which could result in another incident of an evacuation slide not deploying properly when needed,' the report said. As a result of this accident, Boeing issued a notice to other operators of the 757 around the world to inspect their latches and provided details on what they should include. The NTSB issued recommendations to Boeing to update their manuals and parts catalog to 'to ensure they depict the correct configuration' for the latches and called on the FAA to require inspections of the latches 'and modify or replace them, if necessary, so they comply with the correct configuration.'
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Hydraulic hose failure and broken wire led to crash landing of cargo plane in 2023, NTSB report says
A FedEx plane landed with its landing gear up, skidding off the runway in Chattanooga, Tennessee in 2023 after a leak in a hydraulic hose caused the system to fail and a broken wire kept the backup system from working, according to a final National Transportation Safety Board report. Federal Express flight 1376, operating a Boeing 757, took off from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport-Lovell Field late in the evening of October 4, 2023, headed to Memphis. When the pilots raised the landing gear, the fluid pressure and quantity in the left hydraulic system, which operates the gear, decreased and an alarm sounded in the cockpit. 'Gear disagree. The gear is not coming down,' the first officer is quoted as saying on the cockpit voice recorder. The crew declared an emergency and planned to return to the airport. They repeatedly tried to lower the landing gear using a backup system but were unsuccessful. 'The crew used all available resources and included some non-standard attempts at troubleshooting,' the report said. When landing, the plane skidded for nearly a mile along the ground, crashing into antennas and ending up 830 feet off the end of the runway. The three people on board were not hurt but struggled to open the aircraft doors before evacuating down an emergency slide. The NTSB report praised the crew for being 'calm and professional throughout the accident sequence of events' and 'actively soliciting feedback and input and crosschecking with one another to ensure everyone was working with the same mental model.' After the crash landing, inspections found that hydraulic fluid leaked from a hose that opens the door for the left landing gear and had fully depleted the supply. Investigators determined the damage to the more than 35-year-old hose was likely caused by fatigue after it was, at some point, overloaded with force. An electrical wire used to operate a backup system was found to be broken, which is why the alternative method of lowering the gear didn't work either. Since the accident, FedEx started inspecting these backup landing gear extension systems after every 275 hours of flight, the NTSB said. Investigators also found a misrouted strap and missing parts on the escape side latch on the left door, which kept it from opening during the emergency. The right door of the plane also did not have all the slide's latch hardware, which caused it to initially jam when the crew was trying to evacuate. The plane was manufactured in 1988, after the Federal Aviation Administration had mandated these latches be changed, and the NTSB could not determine why they were used on this aircraft. A FedEx inspection found 24% of its planes with similar latches were missing parts, the NTSB said. No other aircraft were found to have misrouted straps. The NTSB reviewed Boeing's parts catalog and FedEx's maintenance manuals and found that they had 'inconsistent depictions' of the latches, and none showed all required modifications. 'These inconsistent, conflicting depictions would likely be confusing to maintenance personnel and could lead to the installation of and failure to detect nonconforming latches, which could result in another incident of an evacuation slide not deploying properly when needed,' the report said. As a result of this accident, Boeing issued a notice to other operators of the 757 around the world to inspect their latches and provided details on what they should include. The NTSB issued recommendations to Boeing to update their manuals and parts catalog to 'to ensure they depict the correct configuration' for the latches and called on the FAA to require inspections of the latches 'and modify or replace them, if necessary, so they comply with the correct configuration.'
CNN
3 days ago
- Business
- CNN
Hydraulic hose failure and broken wire led to crash landing of cargo plane in 2023, NTSB report says
Air travel safety Airplane crashes Federal agenciesFacebookTweetLink Follow A FedEx plane landed with its landing gear up, skidding off the runway in Chattanooga, Tennessee in 2023 after a leak in a hydraulic hose caused the system to fail and a broken wire kept the backup system from working, according to a final National Transportation Safety Board report. Federal Express flight 1376, operating a Boeing 757, took off from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport-Lovell Field late in the evening of October 4, 2023, headed to Memphis. When the pilots raised the landing gear, the fluid pressure and quantity in the left hydraulic system, which operates the gear, decreased and an alarm sounded in the cockpit. 'Gear disagree. The gear is not coming down,' the first officer is quoted as saying on the cockpit voice recorder. The crew declared an emergency and planned to return to the airport. They repeatedly tried to lower the landing gear using a backup system but were unsuccessful. 'The crew used all available resources and included some non-standard attempts at troubleshooting,' the report said. When landing, the plane skidded for nearly a mile along the ground, crashing into antennas and ending up 830 feet off the end of the runway. The three people on board were not hurt but struggled to open the aircraft doors before evacuating down an emergency slide. The NTSB report praised the crew for being 'calm and professional throughout the accident sequence of events' and 'actively soliciting feedback and input and crosschecking with one another to ensure everyone was working with the same mental model.' After the crash landing, inspections found that hydraulic fluid leaked from a hose that opens the door for the left landing gear and had fully depleted the supply. Investigators determined the damage to the more than 35-year-old hose was likely caused by fatigue after it was, at some point, overloaded with force. An electrical wire used to operate a backup system was found to be broken, which is why the alternative method of lowering the gear didn't work either. Since the accident, FedEx started inspecting these backup landing gear extension systems after every 275 hours of flight, the NTSB said. Investigators also found a misrouted strap and missing parts on the escape side latch on the left door, which kept it from opening during the emergency. The right door of the plane also did not have all the slide's latch hardware, which caused it to initially jam when the crew was trying to evacuate. The plane was manufactured in 1988, after the Federal Aviation Administration had mandated these latches be changed, and the NTSB could not determine why they were used on this aircraft. A FedEx inspection found 24% of its planes with similar latches were missing parts, the NTSB said. No other aircraft were found to have misrouted straps. The NTSB reviewed Boeing's parts catalog and FedEx's maintenance manuals and found that they had 'inconsistent depictions' of the latches, and none showed all required modifications. 'These inconsistent, conflicting depictions would likely be confusing to maintenance personnel and could lead to the installation of and failure to detect nonconforming latches, which could result in another incident of an evacuation slide not deploying properly when needed,' the report said. As a result of this accident, Boeing issued a notice to other operators of the 757 around the world to inspect their latches and provided details on what they should include. The NTSB issued recommendations to Boeing to update their manuals and parts catalog to 'to ensure they depict the correct configuration' for the latches and called on the FAA to require inspections of the latches 'and modify or replace them, if necessary, so they comply with the correct configuration.'
Daily Record
6 days ago
- Business
- Daily Record
United Airlines flight from Edinburgh cancelled after 'mechanical fault' found
A United Airlines flight travelling from Edinburgh Airport to Newark was called off after a mechanical issue with the plane was discovered prior to take off. A flight from Edinburgh to Newark has been cancelled after a potential mechanical fault with the aircraft. United Airlines flight 162 was due to depart the capital at 1.50pm and land at 4.30pm local time in Newark on May 26. However an issue was detected with the Boeing 757 which led to the plane returning safely to the gate and later cancelled. Those travelling on the flight were rebooked onto a future flight to Newark, reports Edinburgh Live. In a statement shared by a spokesperson for United Airlines: "United flight 162 from Edinburgh Airport to Newark returned safely to the gate and was cancelled due to a potential mechanical issue. "Customers were rebooked onto the next available flight to Newark." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. The Civil Aviation Authority has offered advice for travellers seeking potential compensation who experience a severe delay or cancellation. On their site, they said: "If a flight you're booked on is delayed or cancelled you may be entitled to compensation. "Under UK law, airlines are required to pay compensation to passengers when their flights are delayed or cancelled. "However, you only have the right to compensation in some circumstances. "There are two key factors: How severely you have been inconvenienced. For instance, if you have only been delayed slightly, you may not be entitled to compensation. The cause of the delay. If the delay was caused by an 'extraordinary circumstance' you will not be entitled to compensation. "If you think you have a strong case for compensation, see how to lodge a claim with your airline here."
Edinburgh Live
6 days ago
- Edinburgh Live
Edinburgh United Airlines flight cancelled after 'mechanical fault' detected
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Get the latest Edinburgh Live breaking news on WhatsApp A flight from Edinburgh to Newark was scrapped after a mechanical fault with the aircraft. United Airlines flight 162 was due to depart the capital at 1.50pm and land at 4.30pm local time in Newark. However an issue was detected with the Boeing 757 which led to the plane returning safely to the gate and later cancelled. Those travelling on the flight were rebooked onto a future flight to Newark. In a statement shared by a spokesperson for United Airlines: "United flight 162 from Edinburgh Airport to Newark returned safely to the gate and was cancelled due to a potential mechanical issue. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sentstraight to your messages. "Customers were rebooked onto the next available flight to Newark." The Civil Aviation Authority has offered advice for travellers seeking potential compensation who experience a severe delay or cancellation. On their site, they said: "If a flight you're booked on is delayed or cancelled you may be entitled to compensation. "Under UK law, airlines are required to pay compensation to passengers when their flights are delayed or cancelled. However, you only have the right to compensation in some circumstances. "There are two key factors: - How severely you have been inconvenienced. - For instance, if you have only been delayed slightly, you may not be entitled to compensation. Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox "The cause of the delay. - If the delay was caused by an 'extraordinary circumstance' you will not be entitled to compensation. "If you think you have a strong case for compensation, see how to lodge a claim with your airline here. "
