US EditionAt least 9 dead, 11 injured in UPS plane crash and explosion at Kentucky airport
- A UPS cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville, Kentucky, erupting into flames and leaving a tall plume of black smoke visible for miles, according to reports by the Federal Aviation Administration.
- The crash occurred around 5:15 p.m. local time, involving UPS Flight 2976, which was headed to Honolulu and had three crew members onboard.
- Louisville Metro Police confirmed multiple injuries and described the crash scene as active with fire and debris, urging residents to stay away from the area.
- The National Transportation Safety Board has taken the lead in investigating the crash, as stated by both the FAA and UPS.
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9 dead, more injured as UPS jet becomes fireball during takeoff * WorldNetDaily * by Bob Unruh
There are being reported at least nine fatalities, with more people injured, after a UPS jet en route from Louisville, Kentucky, to Honolulu exploded and crashed on takeoff. Initial reports suggest that a jet engine may have blown up and become detached from the jet, which was on video on its side and on fire as it crashed through a row of buildings. It was Flight 2976, a McDonnell Douglas MD-11 cargo jet. Reports suggested it had some 280,000 p…
Terrifying Video Of A Cargo Plane Crashing Into A Warehouse On Takeoff, With Multiple Angles Showing A Truly Devastating Tragedy In Kentucky
No other way to say it, simply horrific harrowing video coming out of Kentucky last night. A UPS cargo plane with 3 souls on board crashed on takeoff and slammed into a nearby warehouse full of worker...
A UPS cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff in Louisville, Kentucky yesterday afternoon.
7 Killed In UPS Cargo Plane Crash In Kentucky
Tragedy struck Louisville, Kentucky, on Tuesday evening when a UPS cargo plane crashed while taking off. At least seven people were killed and 11 more injured.Governor Andy Beshear said the plane’s three crew members were likely among the dead, though officials have yet to confirm the full toll.The MD-11F aircraft, carrying a massive 38,000 gallons of fuel for a 4,300-mile trip to Hawaii, exploded on departure. It was leaving from Louisville Mu…
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