Summary
American delivery firms UPS and FedEx have paused the use of some cargo planes after a plane crash in Kentucky involving a UPS aircraft. The crash resulted in at least 14 deaths and caused significant damage at Louisville International Airport. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the crash.
Key Facts
- A UPS plane crashed in Kentucky, killing at least 14 people.
- The crash happened during takeoff and started a large fire that damaged nearby buildings.
- Louisville International Airport was closed after the incident.
- UPS and FedEx have temporarily grounded some planes following advice from Boeing, the plane’s manufacturer.
- The grounded planes are MD-11 models, a type of aircraft that has been in service for many years.
- Authorities are still looking for what caused the crash.
- The plane was carrying 38,000 gallons of fuel, which increased the fire's size.
- UPS has contingency plans to continue deliveries during the grounding.
