UPS Plane Crash Near Louisville Airport: 12 Lives Lost

On November sixth, a UPS cargo plane crashed near Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, killing twelve, including a child. The plane, a McDonnell Douglas MD-eleven, suffered a catastrophic engine failure during takeoff, causing a fiery crash that devastated nearby businesses. The NTSB is investigating, with initial findings suggesting the left engine detached from the wing during the takeoff roll. The crash also impacted Kentucky Petroleum Recycling and Grade A Auto Parts, causing smaller explosions. Two people remain in critical condition, while eighteen others were treated and discharged. UPS expressed deep sadness, and the NTSB investigation is expected to take over a year. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.