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:
- The 2013 National Airlines 747 crash was caused by an MRAP military vehicle breaking loose, damaging the aircraft's hydraulic systems and horizontal stabilizer, despite pilots knowing about a faulty strap and previous cargo shifts.
- The NTSB report found the aircraft was not approved to carry five MRAPs, highlighting improper loading procedures and the airline's inexperience with this specific cargo.
- The fatal accident, which killed seven crew members, was ultimately attributed by the NTSB to lax standards at National Airlines and insufficient FAA oversight of cargo operators.
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