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  • Big Kentucky Plane Crash - Reason Revealed

    From c186282@c186282@nnada.net to talk.politics.misc,alt.survival,alt.politics.usa,alt.fan.rush-limbaugh on Thu Jan 15 18:22:08 2026
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    FoxNews Live :

    The NTSB has issued its official reason for
    the gigantic cargo plane crash there last year.

    It said there were signs of metal fatigue and
    cracking on the engine mounts. When the crew
    goosed it for take-off, the engine snapped off.

    Metal fatigue has been the base cause of many
    plane crashes and serious incidents. Aluminum
    alloys are more prone to cracking than steel,
    though you wouldn't build a steel airplane.

    Some stiff plastics, like those used in more
    modern 'composite' construction, may also be
    prone to vibration fatigue. In theory a network
    of glass fibers could be incorporated - cracks
    would cause them to crack, potentially providing
    a warning system.

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