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 takeoff when shifting MRAP military vehicles damaged its control systems, rendering it uncontrollable.
- The NTSB report found that pilots knew of a faulty cargo strap and previous shifting issues but took off anyway, and the aircraft was not approved to carry the five MRAPs loaded.
- The crash, which killed all seven crew members, was ultimately attributed to lax standards at National Airlines and poor FAA oversight of cargo operations.
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