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4 hours 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
11 hours 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.'
CNN
12 hours ago
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- 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 Mail
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Andres Iniesta reveals the secret to Luis Enrique's success as he bids to end PSG's Champions League hoodoo - and opens up on THAT goal against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge
Ten years after being named the Champions League final's Player of the Match, Andres Iniesta returned to Germany with a message for his manager in that 3-1 win over Juventus, as he takes his new side into Saturday's showpiece. Time has had little effect on the legendary Spanish midfielder, who spent the best part of a decade at the top of the game. While dazzling for the Blaugrana and La Roja, it also failed to impress itself upon him. In Munich on Thursday, it was as if none has passed since those glory days, such was the clamour from fans as he arrived with the Champions League trophy, having overseen its journey from UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland with official sponsors FedEx. The procession which the former Spain star led was made up of stars from the local community, including International Football Club of Bern, DFI Football Academy and UEFA Foundation for Children's, SCORING GIRLS*. Fans could hardly control themselves as Iniesta arrived with Europe's most treasured piece of football silverware. Those involved in FedEx's Delivering For Success film were all given exclusive access to Iniesta with learning experiences covering education, equipment provision, coaching and career management. Now 41, and only seven months removed from officially hanging up his boots, the former midfielder still appears more than able to dictate a match. Four years after winning the European Cup for a third time in 2011, the maestro claimed his fourth and final crown under the tutelage of Enrique in a Barca team famed for their era-defining front three of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar. By 2015, his international triumphs were behind him, indeed his equally as iconic midfield partner Xavi had lost his place in the side to Ivan Rakitic. But Iniesta continued to reign supreme and was crucial in sinking the Italians. Speaking at the UEFA Champions Festival at the Olympiapark Munich, Iniesta shed light on the 'special trainer' who is going in search of his second title on Saturday. 'He's a very good coach,' said the World Cup winner. 'He's a very good person and he has a very special way of communicating with the players, communicating his ideas. 'I'm really happy for him that he can be on this stage. I have a good relationship with him and I wish him all the best.' Enrique's PSG head into the final as favourites, having dispatched a hat-trick of Premier League sides on route to their second Champions League final. The monied club are satiate the 14-year obsession of their Qatari owners by clinching European football's top prize. But Iniesta is under no illusions that the task will be a difficult one up against 2021 finalist Inter Milan, adding: 'I would be happy if [Enrique] won but those are two very good teams so we will just have to see. The Spanish coach is looking to repeat the feat with PSG, who have never won the Champions League Hidden behind Iniesta's rye smile and calm demeanour at the Walk of Champions parade in the Bavarian capital remained a burning love for the club where he made his name. To illustrate, when asked to name a starting XI of the best players he has played alongside for club and country, he responded with almost the exact side that dismantled Manchester United in the 2011 final at Wembley - save for himself, ever the modest. When pushed for his favourite current midfielders, he replied with a trio of Blaugrana stars. 'Always Barca,' said the man who made more than 670 appearances for the club, winning nine top-flight titles and six Spanish Cups among other prizes. If not for the otherworldly talents of his former colleague Lionel Messi, he would surely have multiple Ballon d'Or in his trophy cabinet as well. Iniesta spent a total of 22 years at the Nou Camp before his departure in 2018. In that time most goals and assists must blur into one but for the footballing great there is one Champions League strike he values above all others. At the very start of Guardiola era in Catalunya, his side faced a streetwise and determined Chelsea in the semi-final of the competition. After a goalless draw in Spain the initiative was with the Blues, finallist a year prior. And it showed. Sadly, that match is only remembered - on these shores at least - for the outrageous denial of several penalties for the home side by referee Tom Henning Ovrebo. What is often forgotten is the two incredible strikes that produced the 1-1 draw that sent Barca to the final, where they would meet United: a ludicrous volley from Michael Essien and an arrowed last-gasp effort from Iniesta. It was Barcelona's first shot on target in the match. The match is best remembered on these shores for the controversial deniel of several penalties for the home side 'The goal against Chelsea in the semi-final was nice,' he said while desperately trying - and failing - to return a mischievous grin to a blank expression. '[The emotions] were amazing. The people were going crazy it was very nice for us.'
Yahoo
16 hours ago
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🏆 Andrés Iniesta helps deliver the Champions League trophy to Munich
Barcelona and Spain legend Andrés Iniesta has helped deliver the Champions League trophy to Munich ahead of this weekend's hotly-anticipated final. Iniesta, who won the tournament four times as a player with the Blaugrana, was on hand to deliver the famous old trophy to the German city on Thursday. The veteran midfielder was working alongside FedEx and delighted fans at the UEFA Champions Festival in Olympiapark München. Together, they presented a spectacular Walk of Champions parade celebration to welcome the UEFA Champions League trophy to the host city, ahead of the world's most watched club football final. The communities, including International Football Club of Bern, DFI Football Academy and UEFA Foundation for Children's, SCORING GIRLS* completed the parade, taking part in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity at the UEFA Champions Festival to walk alongside European football royalty. 'It's been an incredible experience to be a part of the FedEx UEFA Champions League Trophy Delivery this season," Iniesta said. "I've felt honoured to be able to deliver success in all the communities we've visited, and to bring everybody together for a celebration of the Trophy delivery has been incredible. "I will remember this experience for a long time and hope it can inspire the communities to deliver success in the future.' With the help of the FedEx courier, the former FC Barcelona star navigated the lively walkways of Olympiapark, successfully delivering the UEFA Champions League to the Champions Pitch and placing it onto the trophy plinth in full view of an excited crowd, who erupted with cheers at the sight of Europe's most treasured piece of football silverware. Andrés Iniesta accompanied FedEx in collecting the UEFA Champions League trophy from UEFA headquarters in Switzerland last week and continues to support FedEx as the trophy moves through Munich, before arriving at the Munich Football Stadium on Saturday, in time for the UEFA Champions League Final between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter.
