At least 7 dead, 11 injured in UPS plane crash and explosion at Kentucky airport [View all]
Source: AP
By BRUCE SCHREINER, HALLIE GOLDEN and DYLAN LOVAN
Updated 10:10 PM CST, November 4, 2025
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) A UPS cargo plane crashed and exploded in a massive fireball Tuesday while taking off from the companys global aviation hub in Louisville, Kentucky, killing at least seven people and injuring 11, authorities said.
The Federal Aviation Administration said the plane crashed about 5:15 p.m. as it was departing for Honolulu from Louisvilles Muhammad Ali International Airport.
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Video showed flames on the planes left wing and a trail of smoke. The plane then lifted slightly off the ground before crashing and exploding in a huge fireball. Video also revealed portions of a buildings shredded roof next to the end of the runway.
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Among the 11 who were hurt, some had very significant injuries, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said.......................
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