Overview
- The FAA said UPS Flight 2976, an MD-11, went down shortly after departing Louisville International Airport around 5:15 p.m. local time.
- Louisville Metro Police said they are responding to the crash scene and have received reports of injured people.
- The Louisville mayor’s office told NBC there were multiple injuries at the scene.
- UPS confirmed three crew members were aboard the jet bound for Honolulu and said casualty information has not been verified.
- The FAA and NTSB will lead the accident investigation, and the cause has not been determined.