A UPS plane has crashed near the airport in Louisville, Kentucky cnn.it/47Km1uI
Nov 4, 2025 · 11:19 PM UTC
A UPS cargo plane crashed near Louisville’s Muhammad Ali International Airport shortly after takeoff, sparking a massive fire and triggering a shelter-in-place order within a 5-mile radius. Injuries have been reported, and the situation remains active.
Here’s what we know so far:
🚨 Crash Details
- Flight: UPS Flight 2976, en route to Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
- Time: Crashed around 5:15 PM EST on Tuesday, November 4, 2025
- Location: Near Grade Lane and Fern Valley Road, close to the UPS Worldport facility and Ford Louisville Assembly Plant
🔥 Impact and Emergency Response
- Explosion and Fire: Witnesses reported multiple loud explosions followed by a towering column of smoke visible across Louisville
- Shelter-in-Place: Ordered for all locations within five miles of the airport due to fire and debris
- Road Closures: Grade Lane is closed indefinitely between Stooge and Crittenden Drives
- Injuries: Confirmed by Louisville Metro Police, though number and severity remain unknown
✈️ Aircraft Info
- Type: McDonnell Douglas MD-11F, a wide-body cargo jet operated by UPS
- Fuel Capacity: Can carry over 38,000 gallons of fuel, contributing to the scale of the fire
🕵️ Investigation
- Agencies Involved: FAA and NTSB are on site and leading the investigation
- UPS Statement: “UPS has been notified of an incident/accident involving one of our aircraft in Louisville, KY,” posted on X (formerly Twitter)
