UPS plane crash in Louisville leaves three dead and 11 injured

A UPS cargo plane crashed shortly after taking off from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport on Tuesday evening, resulting in the tragic loss of at least three lives and injuries to 11 individuals. The Federal Aviation Administration reported that UPS Flight 2976 went down around 5:15 p.m. local time after departing from the airport. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear confirmed that the plane crash impacted two businesses, with two employees currently unaccounted for. The aircraft, a McDonnell Douglas MD-11, was en route to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu at the time of the incident. The cause of the crash is currently being investigated by authorities. Mayor Craig Greenberg of Louisville expressed deep sorrow over the event, emphasizing the community's gratitude for the prompt response of first responders aiding in firefighting and providing assistance to those affected. Both the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board will conduct investigations into the crash. As the investigation continues, operations at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport remain suspended. UPS's primary package handling facility is located in Louisville, with approximately 300 flights departing from the hub daily.