Authorities are investigating a deadly UPS cargo plane crash near Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport that killed 12 people. Early reports indicate the left engine of the MD-11F detached during takeoff on November 4, 2025, causing the aircraft to lose control and crash just beyond the runway. The impact sparked massive fires that spread through nearby buildings.
NTSB spokesperson Todd Inman said the plane, bound for Honolulu, “lifted off and cleared the fence, but shortly after struck terrain off airport property.” CCTV footage confirmed the engine’s separation, and investigators have recovered the black boxes for analysis.
