How the UPS cargo plane crashed in Louisville, what we know about victims
Summary
A UPS cargo plane crashed shortly after taking off from Louisville, Kentucky. The crash resulted in at least 12 deaths, and investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the accident. The plane was en route to Hawaii when it went down in an industrial area near the airport.Key Facts
- The UPS cargo plane crashed just seconds after taking off from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
- The flight was headed for Honolulu, Hawaii.
- At least 12 people died in the crash, and the death toll may rise.
- The plane climbed to about 53 meters (175 feet) before crashing.
- The left engine detached during takeoff, leading to the crash.
- The crash created a fireball and subsequent explosions in a nearby industrial area.
- The crashed aircraft was an MD-11 freighter carrying 144,000 liters (38,000 gallons) of fuel.
- UPS uses several MD-11 jets but plans to replace them with newer aircraft.
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