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Re:NTSB Preliminary Report – UPS Boeing MD-11F Crash [pdf] by jacquesm on Friday November 21, 2025 @06:52AM (#46003634)
Yes, that's exactly how I read it. The aft lug was the first to go, the forward lug shows signs of stress so it held on longer.

I don't think they're going to be skimpy on the metallurgy report so looking forward to the analysis of the mirror parts on the other wing. Those will tell without a doubt whether it was maintenance related or age related fatigue. Right now I would bet on the latter but the former could also still be a factor, for instance, that bearing might not have had enough lubricant.

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