Logistics and Supply Chain

Investigators say the deadly UPS MD‑11 crash began when the left engine and pylon separated during takeoff, with preliminary NTSB findings and images showing cracks and fractures in the engine‑mount/pylon area that led to the aircraft’s breakup and the deaths of 14 people and multiple injuries. The FAA issued an emergency grounding and mandated inspections of MD‑11/MD‑11F aircraft, and UPS says its MD‑11 fleet will be out of service for several months—likely missing the holiday peak—as Boeing and regulators assess more extensive inspections and repairs, and lawsuits allege safety lapses.