Some surprising findings are highlighted in the National Transportation Safety Board accident report detailing what went horribly wrong in the skies over Afghanistan in May 2013, when a National Airlines Boeing 747 cargo plane climbing out after takeoff suddenly rolled over and plummeted into the ground, sending up a massive fireball.
Surprising Revelations in Afghanistan 747 Crash Report
Key Takeaways:
- A National Airlines Boeing 747 cargo plane crashed in Afghanistan in 2013 after an improperly secured MRAP military vehicle broke loose post-takeoff, damaging critical flight systems.
- The NTSB report found that pilots knew of faulty cargo strapping and prior shifting, and the aircraft's flight manual did not approve carrying the five MRAPs loaded.
- The fatal accident was ultimately attributed by the NTSB to lax standards at National Airlines and insufficient FAA oversight of cargo operators.
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