Officials released early findings as the mayor confirmed the death toll following a cargo plane crash near Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. Federal investigators reported that the left engine of a UPS MD-11F detached during takeoff, causing the aircraft to crash just beyond the runway. Several people were killed in the aftermath.
Plumes of fire and smoke rose from the site on November 4, 2025, shocking the community. Video footage and physical evidence guided the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) to their initial conclusions.
Flight Struggled After Takeoff
The crash occurred around 5:15 p.m. as the MD-11F was en route to Honolulu. NTSB spokesperson Todd Inman said, “The plane lifted off, cleared the fence at the end of Runway 17R, but shortly after, it struck structures and terrain off airport property.”
The plane’s violent impact and the left engine separation caused massive damage. CBS News’ Kris Van Cleave explained, “That 5-ton engine was thrown across the runway and into the grass area on the right side.” Debris likely damaged the right wing, raising concerns that two engines may have malfunctioned during takeoff.
Related Posts
Honoring His Enduring MAS*H Legacy
Remembering Patrick Adiarte (1942–2025) Patrick Adiarte, beloved actor known for his role as Ho‑Jon in the first season of MASH, has passed away at age 82 from…
Mamdani Wins NYC Mayor’s Race, Pledges Sweeping Socialist Reforms
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani delivered a fiery victory speech late Tuesday, promising to deliver on his progressive agenda and declaring his election a historic mandate for change. Mamdani,…
This guy dies and his wife gets him cremated.
When her husband passed away, his devoted wife decided to honor his last wishes by having him cremated. She brought his ashes home, setting the urn gently…
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland dies at 24
“It is with extreme sadness that the Dallas Cowboys share that Marshawn Kneeland tragically passed away this morning,” the team said. “Marshawn was a beloved teammate and…
Leaked DSA Documents Reveal How NYC’s New Socialist Mayor Is Being Pressured to Push an Anti-Israel Agenda
New York City’s political landscape just took a shocking turn. Internal documents obtained by Just the News expose how the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) plan to…
Matt Lauer, now 67, looks almost unrecognizable nearly a decade after being fired from the Today Show
In 2017, Matt Lauer was dismissed from his role at the NBC News morning program following credible allegations of sexual misconduct in the workplace. He at the time acknowledged…
