What to know about the deadly UPS plane crash in Kentucky
Summary
A UPS cargo plane crashed in Louisville, Kentucky, resulting in the deaths of at least seven people and injuries to 11 others. The crash occurred after a fire started on the plane's left wing during takeoff. The crash investigation is being handled by the National Transportation Safety Board.Key Facts
- A UPS cargo plane crashed while taking off from Louisville, Kentucky.
- At least seven people died and 11 were injured in the crash.
- The plane, a McDonnell Douglas MD-11 built in 1991, was headed to Honolulu.
- The left wing of the plane caught fire during takeoff.
- Four of the people who died were on the ground.
- Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg noted that rescue efforts continued the next day.
- The crash investigation is led by the National Transportation Safety Board.
- Flights at the Louisville airport resumed the morning after the crash.
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