Wednesday, November 5, 2025 -A cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Kentucky, killing at least seven people and injuring several others.
The aircraft, bound for Honolulu, went down in an industrial area near the runway, igniting large fires that engulfed nearby businesses. Emergency responders rushed to the scene to contain the flames and assist victims.
The crash shocked the local community, with residents reporting loud explosions and seeing massive plumes of smoke rising from the site. Authorities implemented safety measures in the surrounding areas while emergency crews worked to secure the crash zone. Officials confirmed that both crew members and ground personnel were among the casualties.
Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are examining the cause of the crash, focusing on reports of a fire near the plane’s left wing just after takeoff. The incident has disrupted operations at UPS’s major cargo hub, raising concerns about supply chain impacts and prompting renewed attention to air-cargo safety and airport emergency preparedness.
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