Overview
- Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg said 11 deaths have been confirmed and indicated the number could increase to 12, with several people unaccounted for.
- Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear earlier reported at least nine fatalities as officials updated totals during the response.
- The FAA said the UPS-operated MD-11 crashed around 5:15 p.m. local time shortly after departing Louisville International Airport.
- UPS confirmed three crew members were aboard the cargo aircraft at the time of the crash.
- Multiple eyewitness videos show the aircraft striking the ground followed by an explosion.