NTSB Hearing Reveals FAA Was Warned of Lithium Battery Dangers Before Fatal UPS MD-11 Crash
An NTSB hearing into the fatal 2010 crash of a UPS MD-11 freighter in Dubai has revealed that safety officials were aware of the dangers beforehand. The investigation centers on an uncontrollable in-flight fire believed to have been started by a large shipment of lithium-ion batteries. Testimony showed the FAA had been warned about the significant fire risks posed by such cargo as early as 2006. Despite these warnings and NTSB recommendations, stricter regulations were not put in place before the incident. The hearing aims to determine the probable cause and issue new safety recommendations for the air cargo industry.
Official Source: https://www.stattimes.com/aviation/ntsb-hearing-reveals-prior-warnings-before-fatal-ups-md-11-crash-1359236
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