Safety Board Blames Inspection Process For Engine Explosion On MD-88
National Transportation Safety Board said yesterday the uncontained failure of an engine on a Delta MD-88 in a July 1996 accident probably was caused by the failure of the carrier's fluorescent penetrant inspection process. It said the inspection did not "detect a detectable fatigue crack initiating...
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