Video: Seven die as UPS Flight crashes after takeoff from Louisville Airport



Abdullateef Fowewe

A tragic air disaster occurred when UPS Flight 2976, a McDonnell Douglas MD-11 freighter, crashed shortly after departing Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.

Video link: https://x.com/DailyEconews/status/1986102738044727316?t=q2xtkn2yZccDSWp5fVp2zQ&s=19

The cargo flight, destined for Honolulu, struck nearby buildings and sparked a large fire.

The devastating accident resulted in seven fatalities, including three crew members aboard the aircraft and four people on the ground. Additionally, 11 others suffered injuries.

In response to the hazardous situation, authorities issued a shelter-in-place order within a five-mile radius, citing concerns over potentially dangerous materials released during the crash.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have initiated thorough investigations. Louisville Airport remains closed, and UPS has temporarily halted its operations at its Worldport hub.