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UPS cargo plane erupts into ball of fire after crash; 9 dead

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November 06, 2025

At least nine people died and several more were injured after a UPS cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff on Tuesday from Louisville International Airport in Kentucky, exploding into flames as it crashed into businesses adjacent to the airport.

UPS cargo plane erupts into ball of fire after crash; 9 dead

Smoke and flames rising from the site of a UPS cargo plane crash outside Louisville International Airport in Kentucky on Tuesday.

(AFP)

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said the McDonnell Douglas MD-11 departing for Hawaii crashed at around 5:15pm local time (2215 GMT).

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear told a press briefing that he expected the number of dead and injured was going to rise.

"First responders are onsite and working hard to extinguish the fire and continue the investigation," he posted in a Tuesday night update on X.

UPS said in a statement that three crew members were on board the aircraft, adding that "we have not confirmed any injuries/casualties."

Beshear said the status of the three crew members was unknown and said that he was "very concerned" for them.

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