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Later, in the NTSB report, investigators would write: The crack originated at a manufacturing defect in frame station 780, exacerbated by IFLY’s accelerated induction schedule and maintenance pressure to disregard early indicators. They would recommend fleet-wide inspections.

Carl didn’t look up from his tablet. “Cosmetic. Logged it as ‘interior trim, non-structural.’ Plane’s been on the IFLY fleet for six weeks. They all have little quirks.” i--- Ifly 737 Max Crack

“Thirty seconds to touchdown,” Carl said. Later, in the NTSB report, investigators would write:

“It’s just a crack,” the manager had said. in the NTSB report