10 Questions
What was the cause of the collapse of the left main landing gear of the FedEx MD-10-10F cargo jet?
A metal fatigue crack due to corrosion
What role did maintenance intervals play in the incident?
Extended interval between overhauls contributed to the collapse
What did the NTSB identify as a critical aspect related to maintenance?
Extended interval between scheduled overhauls
What was the significance of the 2016 incident at Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport?
Highlighted the pivotal role of maintenance and corrosion prevention in aviation safety
What was the consequence of the metal fatigue crack going undetected during routine inspections?
It led to the collapse of the landing gear
What was a critical aspect identified by the NTSB related to maintenance?
Extended interval between scheduled overhauls
What did the NTSB attribute the collapse of the left main landing gear to?
Metal fatigue crack due to corrosion
What was the consequence of the metal fatigue crack going undetected during routine inspections?
Collapse of the left main landing gear
What role did maintenance and corrosion prevention play in the 2016 incident?
Highlighted their pivotal role in aviation safety
What was the interval between scheduled overhauls of the main landing gear that exceeded Boeing's recommendation?
Nine years
Test your knowledge of aviation safety and maintenance with this quiz about the 2016 FedEx MD-10-10F cargo jet incident at Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport. Explore the pivotal role of maintenance and corrosion prevention in aviation safety while learning about the key factors contributing to the accident, as revealed by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigation.
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