UPS Cargo Plane Crashes Near Louisville Airport, Four Confirmed Dead
A UPS MD-11 cargo plane crashed shortly after taking off from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Kentucky, USA. Local officials have confirmed that at least four people were killed in the incident, according to The Washington Post.
The plane barreled across a commercial area and a road near the airport on Tuesday, resulting in a massive fire and sending thick black smoke billowing into the sky. Videos circulating on social media showed flames still burning from the wreckage.
Casualties and Emergency Response
• Fatalities and Injuries: Jonathan Bevin, Public Relations Officer for the Louisville Airport, confirmed the deaths of four people. Additionally, eleven people were injured in the accident. Bevin stated that many of the injured were in critical condition and had been transported to local hospitals.
• Flight Crew Status: The condition of the aircraft’s flight crew remains unknown.
• Identification: Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear stated that authorities are working to identify the deceased and notify their families.
• Emergency Response: Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg confirmed that all emergency services were working at the scene. The fire at the crash site continued to burn until Tuesday evening but was quickly brought under control.
Investigation
The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will lead the investigation into the accident, with assistance from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The aircraft has been identified as UPS Flight 2976.
