Death toll from Kentucky UPS plane crash rises to 12, black box recovered
Summary
A UPS cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff in Louisville, Kentucky, resulting in the deaths of at least 12 people. Investigators have recovered the plane's black box, which will help understand the cause of the crash, but a final investigation report will take months.Key Facts
- A UPS cargo plane crashed on Tuesday after taking off from Louisville, Kentucky.
- At least 12 people died in the crash, according to local authorities.
- The plane was heading to Honolulu, Hawaii, when it crashed.
- The left engine detached from the wing during takeoff, leading to a fire.
- The plane's black box, which includes the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder, has been recovered for analysis.
- The crash site includes damage to several nearby buildings, but not a nearby factory and convention center.
- The investigation is being conducted by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
- UPS suspended operations at Louisville's airport but plans to reopen shortly.
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