Deadly UPS Plane Crash Captured in Fiery Dashcam Footage
At least nine people were confirmed dead after a UPS cargo aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff near Louisville International Airport in Kentucky on Tuesday evening.
The McDonnell Douglas MD-11, bound for Honolulu, carried three crew members when it went down at approximately 5:15 p.m. local time, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Initial reports indicated seven fatalities and eleven injuries on the ground, but the death toll later rose to nine, with more casualties feared.
“Kentucky, more heartbreaking news out of Louisville. The number of those lost has now risen to at least nine, with the possibility of more,” said the Kentucky Governor. “Right now these families need prayers, love and support. Let’s wrap our arms around them during this unimaginable time.”
Dashcam videos circulating online showed the plane veering to one side before crashing and erupting into flames, sending dense black smoke skyward. Additional CCTV footage of UPS Flight 2976 revealed how close bystanders came to disaster.
Author Summary
A UPS cargo plane crashed near Louisville, killing at least nine people and injuring others, with footage revealing a fiery and tragic scene shortly after takeoff.