UPS Cargo Plane Crash in Kentucky Kills Seven, Injures 11

5 November, 2025

A UPS cargo plane crashed and exploded while taking off from Louisville, Kentucky, killing at least seven people, including four on the ground, and injuring 11. The McDonnell Douglas MD-11 aircraft was departing for Honolulu from UPS's global hub. Video footage showed the plane on fire before it crashed, causing a massive fireball. The crash shut down the airport and prompted a shelter-in-place order due to hazardous materials. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident.

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