Hidden Fatigue Cracks Suspected in C-130 Crash
A 10-12-in. fatigue crack has been found in the center wing box of the firefighting Lockheed C-130A that crashed June 17, along the line where the right wing separated from the body. Other smaller fatigue cracks were also found along the parting line on the lower wing skin. The chordwise length of...
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