US cargo plane crashes on take-off triggering massive fireball [View all]

Source: The Age

A cargo plane has crashed on take-off from the main airport in Louisville, Kentucky, with video showing widespread fire consuming buildings near the airport and smoke billowing into the sky.

Three crew were on board the flight, UPS2976, a wide-body McDonnell Douglas MD-11aircraft bound for Honolulu, Hawaii. Louisville airport is a major hub for UPS.

The US Federal Aviation Administration confirmed the crash occurred on take-off about 5.15pm on Tuesday (9.15am AEDT) and would be investigated by the National Transportation Safety Bureau.

UPS said three crew members were on board. “At this time, we have not confirmed any injuries/casualties,” it said. “UPS will release more facts as they become available.”

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