Overview
- The MD-11 freighter went down minutes after departure for Honolulu with three UPS crew members aboard.
- The aircraft hit an area of recycling and auto-parts facilities near Fern Valley and Grade Lane, triggering a large fuel-fed blaze and heavy smoke.
- Governor Andy Beshear reported at least seven deaths and multiple injuries and warned the numbers could rise as searches continue.
- Louisville’s airport is closed, police imposed local curfews, and UPS suspended operations at its Worldport hub.
- The NTSB is leading the investigation with FAA support, and officials have not identified a cause.