The UPS plane crash involved a three-engine MD-11 freighter, with reports indicating the left wing caught fire and the left engine detached during takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, Kentucky. The incident occurred on November 4, 2025, and investigations by the NTSB have focused on maintenance records, flight data, and cockpit voice recordings to determine the exact sequence and cause. As of the latest updates, the aircraft crashed shortly after leaving the runway, ignited a large fire, and led to multiple fatalities and injuries among nearby responders and workers.
