UPS cargo-plane crash near Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (Kentucky)

UPS cargo-plane crash near Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (Kentucky)

          

What happened


  • A cargo aircraft operated by UPS crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Kentucky on 4 November 2025. 
  • The aircraft was a McDonnell Douglas MD‑11F (a three-engine freighter) and it was bound for Honolulu, Hawaii. 
  • The crash occurred around 5:15 p.m. local time. 
  • The plane carried a large fuel load (because the route was long) and one wing/engine appears to have shown fire just after takeoff. 


 Casualties & damage


  •  At least "7 people are confirmed dead". 
  •  At least "11 others were injured", some with “very significant” injuries. 
  •  Among the dead: three crew members on board the aircraft, and several people on the ground (at least 4 on the ground) in nearby buildings were killed. 
  •  Two nearby businesses were struck: a petroleum recycling facility and an auto-parts store, with employees unaccounted for. 
  •  A “shelter-in-place” order was issued for a radius around the airport due to fire, debris and smoke. 

Investigation & context


  • The crash site is still active; the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are investigating. ([ABC News][4])
  • Preliminary observations: the massive fire likely was worsened by the full fuel load, and the plane may not have achieved safe altitude or thrust. ([The Washington Post][6])
  • The airport houses UPS’s major cargo-hub facility (“Worldport”), so this has broader operational implications. ([The Washington Post][6])


Key quotes


  • Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear described it as a “catastrophic crash” and warned the death toll may rise. 
  • Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg said this is “an incredibly difficult day for our city.”



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