The USA’ Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has knowledgeable {that a} UPS flight crashed at round 5:15 pm (native time) on Tuesday. The UPS cargo plane crashed shortly after taking off from the Louisville Muhammad Ali Worldwide Airport in Kentucky. Based on stories, there have been three crew members on board, and the crash triggered an enormous blaze.
The FAA confirmed that the airplane concerned was a McDonnell Douglas MD-11.
“UPS Flight 2976 crashed round 5:15 p.m. native time on Tuesday, Nov. 4, after departing from Louisville Muhammad Ali Worldwide Airport in Kentucky. The McDonnell Douglas MD-11 was headed to Daniel Ok. Inouye Worldwide Airport in Honolulu. The FAA and NTSB will examine. The NTSB will lead the investigation and can present all updates,” the FAA knowledgeable in a submit on the social media platform X (previously Twitter).
UPS Flight 2976 crashed round 5:15 p.m. native time on Tuesday, Nov. 4, after departing from Louisville Muhammad Ali Worldwide Airport in Kentucky. The McDonnell Douglas MD-11 was headed to Daniel Ok. Inouye Worldwide Airport in Honolulu. The FAA and NTSB will examine.…
— The FAA (@FAANews) November 4, 2025
“LMPD and a number of different companies are responding to stories of a plan crash close to Fern Valley and Grade Lane. Grade lane might be closed indefinitely between Stooges and Crittenden. Accidents reported,” the Louisville Metro Police Division had knowledgeable.
Kentucky Governor Reacts
In the meantime, the BBC reported that Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has stated that he believes there are a minimum of three casualties within the airplane crash. Nonetheless, there was no “hazardous” cargo onboard.
“Kentucky, we’re conscious of a reported airplane crash close to Louisville Worldwide Airport. First responders are on-site, and we’ll share extra data as obtainable. Please pray for the pilots, crew, and everybody affected. We are going to share extra quickly,” the Governor had posted on X earlier.
Giving an replace of the state of affairs, Beshear knowledgeable on X, “The state of affairs is critical. Please pray for the households affected.”
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US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy expressed grief over the tragedy, sharing “heartbreaking pictures popping out of Kentucky tonight.”
He added that the FAA and NTSB groups have been mobilising to analyze. “Please be a part of me in prayer for the Louisville neighborhood and flight crew impacted by this horrific crash,” Duffy stated.
No instant particulars have been launched concerning the reason for the crash. Emergency crews are on the website because the investigation continues.
(with ANI inputs)