At Least Seven Dead as UPS Cargo Plane Crashes Near Kentucky Airport
A devastating plane crash has claimed at least seven lives and injured eleven others near the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Kentucky. The incident occurred shortly after takeoff, when a UPS cargo plane, a 34-year-old McDonnell Douglas MD-11, burst into flames, sending massive fireballs into the air.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as "apocalyptic," with multiple fires breaking out across an industrial corridor adjacent to the airport. The crash is believed to have started near two businesses - a recycling center and an auto parts shop. The governor of Kentucky, Andy Beshear, confirmed that at least three fatalities were initially reported but warned that the number was expected to rise as emergency crews sifted through the debris.
The plane had three crew members on board and was bound for Honolulu when it took off from Louisville International Airport. Despite the hazardous nature of its cargo, there is no indication that anything untoward was on board.
As authorities responded to the disaster, they confirmed that all those feared dead were indeed fatalities. However, a fourth fatality was later confirmed by airport officials. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has launched an investigation into the incident, which will provide answers as to what led to this tragic crash.
The Louisville mayor, Craig Greenberg, expressed his shock and sadness at the loss of life, calling for residents not to touch or move any debris in their neighborhoods. "We ask that residents do not touch or move any debris on their own," he said. Greenberg also urged people to report any debris via an online form.
The airport has been closed, and a shelter-in-place order was issued for all locations within 5 miles of the airport. The mayor warned residents to stay away from the area until further notice.
As the full extent of the tragedy becomes clear, our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of those who have lost their lives in this devastating incident.
A devastating plane crash has claimed at least seven lives and injured eleven others near the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Kentucky. The incident occurred shortly after takeoff, when a UPS cargo plane, a 34-year-old McDonnell Douglas MD-11, burst into flames, sending massive fireballs into the air.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as "apocalyptic," with multiple fires breaking out across an industrial corridor adjacent to the airport. The crash is believed to have started near two businesses - a recycling center and an auto parts shop. The governor of Kentucky, Andy Beshear, confirmed that at least three fatalities were initially reported but warned that the number was expected to rise as emergency crews sifted through the debris.
The plane had three crew members on board and was bound for Honolulu when it took off from Louisville International Airport. Despite the hazardous nature of its cargo, there is no indication that anything untoward was on board.
As authorities responded to the disaster, they confirmed that all those feared dead were indeed fatalities. However, a fourth fatality was later confirmed by airport officials. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has launched an investigation into the incident, which will provide answers as to what led to this tragic crash.
The Louisville mayor, Craig Greenberg, expressed his shock and sadness at the loss of life, calling for residents not to touch or move any debris in their neighborhoods. "We ask that residents do not touch or move any debris on their own," he said. Greenberg also urged people to report any debris via an online form.
The airport has been closed, and a shelter-in-place order was issued for all locations within 5 miles of the airport. The mayor warned residents to stay away from the area until further notice.
As the full extent of the tragedy becomes clear, our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of those who have lost their lives in this devastating incident.
omg did u see that news about the UPS cargo plane crash? 7 people already dead & 11 injured 
it's like a movie or something, flames everywhere & massive fireballs 
the fact that there was no signs of anything bad on board is just crazy 
what were they even carrying in that thing?! 
and poor Louisville, airport's closed & shelter-in-place order... hope everyone stays safe 
This is a dark day for the community 
. The only thing we can do now is to be strong and support each other 
. As people say, "When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on" 
. We will get through this together 
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I mean, sure, it's devastating that people lost their lives, but let's also think about the importance of those crew members who were on board 
And can you imagine if all that cargo was something totally harmless? Like, what if they were just carrying boxes of cookies or something?! 
Anyway, my heart goes out to everyone affected by this incident, and I hope the NTSB gets to the bottom of it soon 
Oh man, that's just heartbreaking... 7 people dead and 11 injured 
from a UPS cargo plane crash near Louisville airport. I'm still trying to process what happened - it sounds like the plane burst into flames shortly after takeoff and there were multiple fires breaking out nearby 
. The governor is saying that more bodies might be found, which is just devastating 
. I'm sending all my thoughts and condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in this tragedy 
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. I hope everyone stays safe and that the airport gets back up and running soon 
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i feel like there should be more we can do to prevent something like this from happening again, but at the same time, 34 years old is still pretty young for a plane and it does make you wonder about safety measures in place 
its not like anything untoward was on board, so idk what could have caused it 
lets all send our love to the families of the victims 
it's like what was going through that pilot's head?? i mean yeah they checked all the boxes for safety but i guess even with all the checks you can still have an accident 
my heart goes out to the ppl in kentucky and their families this is just awful
the recycling center and auto parts shop nearby are probably ruined now... and no one on board was supposed to be carrying any hazardous goods 
anyway, NTSB is investigating, so maybe we'll get some answers soon 
. The recycling center nearby is going to have some major cleanup on its hands 
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. My thoughts are with the families of those who lost their lives, for sure 
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and now we'll probably find out it was something stupid like a faulty engine or wiring... like, come on! can't they just do better maintenance?!? 
anyway, my thoughts are with the families of the victims... this one really hits close to home 
. lets keep our thoughts and prayers up for the families affected 
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