Overview
- Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear reported at least three dead and 11 injured following the crash.
- The aircraft went down shortly after departing Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport around 5:15 p.m. local time.
- UPS said the cargo jet was departing for Hawaii, and reports indicated three crew members were on board.
- The airport was closed as emergency crews battled a large fire with thick black smoke at the site.
- Local television video captured a huge fireball at impact, Reuters reported, and officials began initial on-site operations.