UPS aircraft crashes after departure from Louisville airport, starting a massive inferno on the ground

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Atlanta News First, Atlanta, GA According to officials on Tuesday, a UPS aircraft crashed during takeoff from

the Louisville, Kentucky, airport, starting a massive fire on the ground.

The plane crashed at approximately 5:15 p.m., according to the Federal Aviation Administration. It was on its way to Honolulu.

Reports of a plane crash close to Louisville International Airport prompted police to respond.

The headquarters of UPS are located in Sandy Springs, which is not far from Atlanta.
The Louisville Metro Police Department posted on social media that injuries had been reported.

A massive cloud of black smoke was seen rising into the sky in pictures shared on social media.

The reported collision occurred at the southern side of the airport, at the intersection of Fern Valley Road and Grade Lane.

The Louisville police department reported on X that there was debris and a fire, and they advised people to avoid the area. Within five miles (8 kilometers) of the airport, a shelter-in-place order was issued, according to the police.

As fire vehicles attempted to put out the fire, television station footage showed a sizable trail of flames and a plume of smoke coming from a parking lot.


UPS's McDonnell Douglas MD-11 aircraft was produced in 1991. The aircraft was supposed to depart from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport and head to Honolulu, according to the FAA.

In a post on X, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear acknowledged the reports.

He stated, "First responders are on site, and we will share more information as available." "Please offer up prayers for the pilots, crew, and all those impacted. We'll soon reveal more.

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