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Tengrinews.kz – A UPS cargo plane, a McDonnell Douglas MD-11F, crashed shortly after takeoff from Muhammad Ali International Airport in Louisville, Kentucky, USA.
According to the Aviation Safety Network and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the aircraft was operating flight 2976 bound for Honolulu. Aviation Safety reports that three crew members were on board — all were killed.
Preliminary information indicates that the plane struck several buildings near the airport during the crash, resulting in four additional fatalities and eleven serious injuries.
Footage of the crash has appeared online.
@brookslouky Whoa, check your airport people, Louisville. Prayers up for all on board and on the ground. #planecrash #Louisville #SDF #UPS ♬ original sound - brookslouky
Witnesses reported a massive explosion and a thick column of black smoke rising dozens of meters into the air. Local authorities declared a shelter-in-place order within an 8-kilometer radius of the airport due to the risk of toxic emissions and possible fuel leaks.
@jennywaldropcollom Louisville UPS crash today! Pilot friend of the family said one of the engine exploded on the runway. He said all 3 pilots on board died and there are several on the ground died and injured 😭 #upsplanecrash #louisvilleairport #louisvilleupscrash ♬ original sound - Jenny Collom
@tyweatherguy 🚨 BREAKING: A UPS cargo plane has crashed during takeoff at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Kentucky. Authorities have issued a shelter-in-place order within a 5-mile radius due to smoke and possible hazardous materials. 🔥 Huge flames and thick black smoke can be seen near Fern Valley Road & Grade Lane. Emergency crews are on the scene as the airport remains temporarily closed. 🙏 Reports of multiple injuries no confirmed fatalities yet. Stay safe, Louisville. Updates coming in fast. #BreakingNews #Louisville #Kentucky #PlaneCrash #UPSAirlines ♬ original sound - Storm Chaser Tyler Robertson
UPS Airlines confirmed the crash and said it is in constant contact with the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), which is leading the investigation.
An FAA spokesperson stated that investigators are already working at the crash site. The main preliminary cause is believed to be an engine failure shortly after takeoff.
Earlier, it was reported that a tourist plane crash claimed 11 lives.
