Overview
- The McDonnell Douglas MD-11 departed around 5:15 p.m. local time for Honolulu and went down within minutes near Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
- Officials reported at least three deaths and about eleven injuries, cautioning that casualty figures could change as the response continues.
- The aircraft crashed into or near an industrial area that includes an auto salvage yard, triggering a large fire with smoke visible for miles.
- Local authorities closed the airport and set an exclusion and curfew zone, urging residents to stay clear of the debris field.
- The FAA said the NTSB will lead the investigation, and city leaders flagged concerns over a large fuel load, with the mayor citing an estimated 280,000 gallons.