UPS aircraft crashes after departing Louisville airport, shelter-in-place issued
- Lori Lee WGOLV
- 3 hours ago
- 4 min read
Updated: 1 hour ago
Update - At least three people are dead and 11 are injured after a UPS plane crash in Kentucky. The governor said Tuesday that those numbers are likely to grow.
Because of the long trip, it was fully fueled, leading to the large fire. It spread easily to nearby facilities, like a large recycling center.
The airport is expected to be closed until 7 am Wednesday, according to the FAA National Airspace Status System.
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A UPS aircraft crashed after departing the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Kentucky, federal authorities said.
UPS Flight 2976 crashed around 5:15 p.m. local time on Tuesday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The McDonnell Douglas MD-11 was headed to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, according to the agency.
MetroSafe said reports of an explosion were made near Grade Lane and Fern Valley Road.
Live video screen capture - A large plume of smoke could be seen near the airport, which is closed, according to the FAA.
According to LMPD, injuries have been reported, but not specified how many.
A shelter-in-place has been issued within a 5-mile radius of the airport.
"This is an active scene with fire and debris. Stay away," the Louisville Metro Police Department said on social media.
UPS said it has been "notified of an incident/accident involving one of our aircraft" in Louisville.
The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the crash.
The airport confirmed there was an "aircraft incident" and that the airfield is closed.
"Kentucky, we are aware of a reported plane crash near Louisville International Airport," Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said on social media. "First responders are onsite, and we will share more information as available. Please pray for the pilots, crew and everyone affected. We will share more soon."
Please keep all involved in your thoughts and prayers.
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