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UPS Cargo Plane Crashes After Takeoff From Louisville

Local officials report multiple injuries, with federal teams planning a full investigation.

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.