US EditionPublished • loading... • Updated
At least 7 dead, 11 injured in UPS plane crash and explosion at Kentucky airport
- On Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, UPS Flight 2976 crashed around 5:15 p.m. after departing Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport en route to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, Honolulu.
- The 34 year old McDonnell Douglas MD-11, converted to cargo in 2006, was caught on video with flames on the wing and an engine on fire before exploding beyond the runway; investigators say the cause remains under investigation.
- Emergency crews reported multiple explosions and a lingering fire that created hazardous debris, hampering efforts near Fern Valley Road and Grade Lane and spreading to nearby businesses including a recycling center.
- Officials warned casualty figures could rise as search and recovery operations continue after authorities said at least three people were killed and nearly a dozen injured, with three crewmembers onboard.
- The crash halted operations at UPS Worldport, which sorts more than 400,000 packages an hour and employs thousands, while the NTSB leads the investigation with FAA and Boeing support.
Insights by Ground AI
480 Articles
480 Articles
At least seven people died after an UPS cargo plane crashed on November 4 at Louisville International Airport, Kentucky, United States.
·France
Read Full Article
Tragedy in Kentucky: A UPS cargo plane crashes shortly after take-off, causing at least seven deaths and several injuries.
Coverage Details
Total News Sources480
Leaning Left97Leaning Right73Center91Last UpdatedBias Distribution37% Left
Bias Distribution
- 37% of the sources lean Left
37% Left
L 37%
C 35%
R 28%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
