Direct answer: A UPS cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville International Airport in Kentucky on November 4, 2025. The left engine reportedly separated or detached during the takeoff, the aircraft caught fire, and it impacted structures off the airport property, killing at least seven to twelve people (initial tallies varied as search and rescue continued) and injuring others. Investigators from the NTSB reviewed black boxes and are examining maintenance records, with the goal of determining the exact sequence of events and the engine failure mechanism. The incident led to a substantial debris field and a large fire, affecting nearby facilities and prompting temporary closures and ongoing investigations.
