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November 5, 2025
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At least 7 dead after UPS cargo plane crashes near Louisville airport

At least 7 dead after UPS cargo plane crashes near Louisville airport

At least 7 dead after UPS cargo plane crashes near Louisville airport..

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A UPS cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville International Airport in Kentucky on Tuesday, resulting in at least 7 fatalities and injuries. The McDonnell Douglas MD-11, bound for Hawaii, exploded into flames upon impact with businesses adjacent to the airport.

  • Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear expressed concern that the number of dead and injured was expected to rise.
  • The crash occurred around 5:15 p.m. local time (2215 GMT), hitting a petroleum recycling facility.
  • The FAA and NTSB are investigating the cause, with video reportedly showing the aircraft's left engine on fire during takeoff.

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