Lawsuits allege negligence by UPS , others before fiery, fatal November crash
Summary
Lawsuits have been filed against UPS and other companies, accusing them of negligence before a UPS cargo plane crash near Louisville, Kentucky, in November 2025 that killed 15 people. The complaints claim the plane had known problems but was still allowed to fly, resulting in a catastrophic failure and fatal crash.Key Facts
- A UPS cargo plane crashed near Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport on November 4, 2025.
- The crash killed 15 people, including the plane’s pilot, Capt. Richard Wartenburg.
- The plane lost its left engine and pylon shortly after takeoff and exploded in a fireball.
- 15 civil lawsuits were filed on behalf of survivors, victims, and affected businesses.
- Defendants named include UPS, Boeing, GE, Allianz Insurance, the maintenance company, and the pilot’s estate.
- The lawsuits allege the plane was unsafe but still allowed to fly, leading to the crash.
- UPS and Boeing expressed condolences and said they are cooperating with the National Transportation Safety Board investigation.
- Witnesses described a loud explosion and a large fireball hitting the area near a scrapyard.
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