2016 FedEx MD-10-10F Incident Quiz
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What was the cause of the collapse of the left main landing gear of the FedEx MD-10-10F cargo jet?

  • Pilot error during landing
  • Manufacturing defect in the landing gear
  • Excessive weight of the cargo
  • A metal fatigue crack due to corrosion (correct)

    • What role did maintenance intervals play in the incident?

  • Maintenance intervals were not mentioned in the investigation
  • Shorter interval between overhauls contributed to the collapse
  • Maintenance intervals had no impact on the collapse
  • Extended interval between overhauls contributed to the collapse (correct)

    • What did the NTSB identify as a critical aspect related to maintenance?

  • Lack of runway maintenance
  • Inadequate pilot training
  • Extended interval between scheduled overhauls (correct)
  • Insufficient air traffic control

    • What was the significance of the 2016 incident at Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport?

    <p>Highlighted the pivotal role of maintenance and corrosion prevention in aviation safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the consequence of the metal fatigue crack going undetected during routine inspections?

    <p>It led to the collapse of the landing gear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a critical aspect identified by the NTSB related to maintenance?

    <p>Extended interval between scheduled overhauls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the NTSB attribute the collapse of the left main landing gear to?

    <p>Metal fatigue crack due to corrosion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the consequence of the metal fatigue crack going undetected during routine inspections?

    <p>Collapse of the left main landing gear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did maintenance and corrosion prevention play in the 2016 incident?

    <p>Highlighted their pivotal role in aviation safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the interval between scheduled overhauls of the main landing gear that exceeded Boeing's recommendation?

    <p>Nine years</p> Signup and view all the answers

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