NTSB Releases Video of Engine Falling Off UPS Plane Before Deadly Crash in Louisville

Airport surveillance footage captured in the animation, shown at half speed, shows the left engine and pylon separating from the plane shortly after liftoff.

With the aft mount compromised, the engine rotated upward around the forward mount, causing the forward mount to fail as well. The engine and pylon then separated from the aircraft entirely.

The failure originated in a spherical bearing housed within the aft mount. Fatigue cracks developed outward from the corners of a grease-distribution groove on the bearing's outer race, eventually causing the outer race to split into two pieces. The separation placed abnormal stress on the surrounding lugs, which then developed their own fatigue cracks and fractured completely.

The animation illustrates how a failure in the left engine's wing attachment pylon caused the engine to separate from the aircraft. The pylon connects to the wing at three points—an aft mount, a forward mount, and a thrust fitting.

UPS Flight 2976, a Boeing MD-11F cargo plane, crashed into buildings and the ground shortly after takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport on November 4, 2025, killing all three crewmembers and 11 people on the ground. An additional 23 people on the ground were injured.

Federal investigators have released a new animation showing how a faulty engine component caused the left engine of a UPS cargo plane to detach shortly after takeoff in Louisville last November, as the NTSB begins a two-day hearing into the deadliest crash in UPS history.

A 15th person has died as a result of the November 4 crash, per local news. Alain Rodriguez Colina passed away on Christmas Day.

Officials on Wednesday identified all 14 people who died. The victims include Angela Anderson, 45; Carlos Fernandez, 52; Trinadette “Trina” Chavez, 37; Tony Crain, 65; John Loucks, 52; John Spray, 45; Matthew Sweets, 37; Ella Petty Whorton, 31; Megan Washburn, 35; Louisnes Fedon, 47; and his 3-year-old granddaughter, Kimberly Asa.

The FAA has announced that they are temporarily grounding all McDonnell Douglas MD-11 aircrafts until they are inspected. The cargo freighters are currently used by UPS, FedEx and Western Global.

As of Friday evening, at least 14 people are confirmed dead, including three UPS crew members.

Officials confirmed the aircraft had recently undergone corrosion repairs and carried 38,000 gallons of fuel that intensified the explosion.

According to an update from CBS news, the death toll is now at 13.

Fifteen people are confirmed injured and nine are unaccounted for, per news reports. Authorities advised that a child is possibly one of the deceased victims.

NPR reports that at least 20 people have been injured and searches are ongoing for those who remain unaccounted for.

An update from officials has increased the number of confirmed fatalities to twelve people as search operations continue at the crash scene.

Flight data from the NTSB shows the UPS cargo plane lifted off at about 211 mph before losing altitude and striking a UPS warehouse. Bystander video captured one engine on fire as the plane rolled into a parking area and burst into flames.

The number of fatalities is expected to grow to at least ten total. Officials will confirm the death toll later today.

Governor Andy Beshear said over 50 fire trucks and 200 first responders arrived at the scene yesterday to aid in the response.

Officials are holding a news conference that’s starting now.

Officials say two of the people injured in yesterday's plane crash are in critical condition.

The airport has reopened and the airspace restriction is lifted, per Samdesk sources.

Eight patients are being treated at local hospitals and are expected to survive. Sixteen families have come forward who have still not heard from missing loved ones.

The shelter-in-place radius has been reduced to one quarter mile.

In an interview with WDRB, Mayor Greenberg stated that the number of fatalities has risen to nine. The NTSB and FAA are continuing their investigation as the exact reason for the crash remains unclear.

According to Samdesk sources, all Jefferson County Public School buildings and schools will remain closed, due to the shelter-in-place order issued by the city, with all extracurricular activities also canceled. Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport is expected to reopen later today. Passengers are advised to closely monitor their flight status as delays and cancellations are expected. All three crew members aboard the UPS plane were killed, along with four additional confirmed fatalities of individuals who were not on the plane. The shelter-in-place order remains active within a one-mile radius.

Kentucky governor Andy Beshear said the death toll has risen to at least seven, with that number expected to rise.

The shelter-in-place order has been reduced to a one mile radius around the airport, per the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security.

Authorities said the scene will remain active for several days.

The cause of the crash is not known; video circulating on social media shows what appears to be flames from the left engine of the MD-11 during the takeoff attempt.

Due to the size of the fire, supplies from other municipalities are being transported to the scene, including resources from Lexington and Covington, among multiple other communities.

Firefighting crews along with Search and Rescue teams continue to remain active at the scene.

A nearby Ford automotive plant was not struck.

Governor Beshear stated the number of fatalities and injuries are expected to grow.

Another eleven people have been injured.

During the press conference, Governor Beshear confirmed at least three people were killed. The status of the crew aboard the aircraft is not currently known.

Governor Beshear said this is an "all hands on deck" response with multiple local, state, and federal agencies involved.

"Per the Health Department, if your home or business is within the shelter-in-place area, please turn off any air in-take systems as soon as possible," the LMPD said on X.

A press conference giving updates on the crash is scheduled to begin soon.

Authorities have opened a victim reunification center at the LMPD training academy located at 2911 Taylor Boulevard.

The shelter-in-place has been further revised, police say. The new shelter-in-place is now from Outer Loop northbound to the Ohio River. Areas south of Outer Loop are now cleared from the shelter-in-place. Those under the order should continue to shelter in place and avoid contact with smoke from the incident.

Rescuers are evacuating from structures on Grade Lane.

Radio from firefighters actively working the crash scene has confirmed two fatalities.

Firefighters have found a large amount of free-flowing oil in a trench and created a foam barrier between the flammable substance and active fires nearby.

All structures searched east of 6915 Knopp Avenue have been reported to be clear.

Firefighters have reported progress in clearing nearby structures.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.

Electric services to the area near the crash site have been cut.

A large number of family members have been coordinated behind fire lines as operations continue.

Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg said "there are multiple injuries and the fire is still burning" in a post on X. He added that "we have every emergency agency responding to the scene."

Airport officials say that all arriving and departing flights at the airport are temporarily suspended and the airfield is closed.

A person injured in the fire is receiving treatment. The victim is reported to have been associated with 4612 Knopp Avenue, and not aboard the aircraft.

The crashed aircraft is estimated to have carried around 200,000 to 250,000 pounds of fuel.

Downed power lines at the scene of the crash have caused hazards for responders.

Information from firefighter radio reported extensive damage to multiple structures near Grade Lane and Knopp Avenue, with some structures possibly destroyed.

Rescuers have received additional 911 calls for people possibly trapped in structures on Knopp Avenue, south of the airport.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said that UPS Flight 2976 crashed around 5:15 p.m. local time as it was departing from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. The plane was headed to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu. Federal authorities are investigating.

The plane that crashed was a McDonnell Douglas MD-11F, a freight transport aircraft that is used by companies such as FedEx, Lufthansa, and UPS, per CNN.

Additional equipment has been requested to spread fire-retardant foam on spilled oil.

Firefighters are currently managing oil leaking out onto the street as they battle the massive blaze.

Three crew members were on board the plane, per a report from CNN.

Firefighters have reported burning fuel near an industrial park south of the airport.

A nearby scrapyard has caught fire.

Responders from surrounding communities have been deployed to assist.

The plane crashed shortly after takeoff, per reports.

Per Louisville Fire radio communications, people may be trapped in a nearby building.

The LMPD says the shelter-in-place order has been extended to all areas north of the airport to the Ohio River. The previous order encompassed all locations within a five-mile radius of the airport.

According to updates sourced via the Louisville Metro Emergency Services' X account, a shelter-in-place order has been issued for all locations within a five-mile radius of the airport.

According to updates sourced via the Louisville Metro Police Department, the explosion heard and subsequent fire are confirmed to have been caused by a plane crash.

According to updates sourced via Samdesk and the FAA, the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport will remain closed until tomorrow, November 5, at 7:00 am EST due to the incident.

"This is an active scene with fire and debris. Stay away," according to a post on X from the Louisville Metro Police Department.

Various sources report a cargo plane may have crashed near the airport, but these reports remain unsubstantiated at this time.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Fern Valley Rd & Grade Ln.

According to updates sourced via Samdesk and local news outlets, a loud explosion was heard near a UPS facility at the Louisville International Airport, and large plumes of smoke can be see from nearby.

Incident reported at Louisville.

Airport surveillance footage captured in the animation, shown at half speed, shows the left engine and pylon separating from the plane shortly after liftoff.

With the aft mount compromised, the engine rotated upward around the forward mount, causing the forward mount to fail as well. The engine and pylon then separated from the aircraft entirely.

The failure originated in a spherical bearing housed within the aft mount. Fatigue cracks developed outward from the corners of a grease-distribution groove on the bearing's outer race, eventually causing the outer race to split into two pieces. The separation placed abnormal stress on the surrounding lugs, which then developed their own fatigue cracks and fractured completely.

The animation illustrates how a failure in the left engine's wing attachment pylon caused the engine to separate from the aircraft. The pylon connects to the wing at three points—an aft mount, a forward mount, and a thrust fitting.

UPS Flight 2976, a Boeing MD-11F cargo plane, crashed into buildings and the ground shortly after takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport on November 4, 2025, killing all three crewmembers and 11 people on the ground. An additional 23 people on the ground were injured.

Federal investigators have released a new animation showing how a faulty engine component caused the left engine of a UPS cargo plane to detach shortly after takeoff in Louisville last November, as the NTSB begins a two-day hearing into the deadliest crash in UPS history.

A 15th person has died as a result of the November 4 crash, per local news. Alain Rodriguez Colina passed away on Christmas Day.

Officials on Wednesday identified all 14 people who died. The victims include Angela Anderson, 45; Carlos Fernandez, 52; Trinadette “Trina” Chavez, 37; Tony Crain, 65; John Loucks, 52; John Spray, 45; Matthew Sweets, 37; Ella Petty Whorton, 31; Megan Washburn, 35; Louisnes Fedon, 47; and his 3-year-old granddaughter, Kimberly Asa.

The FAA has announced that they are temporarily grounding all McDonnell Douglas MD-11 aircrafts until they are inspected. The cargo freighters are currently used by UPS, FedEx and Western Global.

As of Friday evening, at least 14 people are confirmed dead, including three UPS crew members.

Officials confirmed the aircraft had recently undergone corrosion repairs and carried 38,000 gallons of fuel that intensified the explosion.

According to an update from CBS news, the death toll is now at 13.

Fifteen people are confirmed injured and nine are unaccounted for, per news reports. Authorities advised that a child is possibly one of the deceased victims.

NPR reports that at least 20 people have been injured and searches are ongoing for those who remain unaccounted for.

An update from officials has increased the number of confirmed fatalities to twelve people as search operations continue at the crash scene.

Flight data from the NTSB shows the UPS cargo plane lifted off at about 211 mph before losing altitude and striking a UPS warehouse. Bystander video captured one engine on fire as the plane rolled into a parking area and burst into flames.

The number of fatalities is expected to grow to at least ten total. Officials will confirm the death toll later today.

Governor Andy Beshear said over 50 fire trucks and 200 first responders arrived at the scene yesterday to aid in the response.

Officials are holding a news conference that’s starting now.

Officials say two of the people injured in yesterday's plane crash are in critical condition.

The airport has reopened and the airspace restriction is lifted, per Samdesk sources.

Eight patients are being treated at local hospitals and are expected to survive. Sixteen families have come forward who have still not heard from missing loved ones.

The shelter-in-place radius has been reduced to one quarter mile.

In an interview with WDRB, Mayor Greenberg stated that the number of fatalities has risen to nine. The NTSB and FAA are continuing their investigation as the exact reason for the crash remains unclear.

According to Samdesk sources, all Jefferson County Public School buildings and schools will remain closed, due to the shelter-in-place order issued by the city, with all extracurricular activities also canceled. Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport is expected to reopen later today. Passengers are advised to closely monitor their flight status as delays and cancellations are expected. All three crew members aboard the UPS plane were killed, along with four additional confirmed fatalities of individuals who were not on the plane. The shelter-in-place order remains active within a one-mile radius.

Kentucky governor Andy Beshear said the death toll has risen to at least seven, with that number expected to rise.

The shelter-in-place order has been reduced to a one mile radius around the airport, per the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security.

Authorities said the scene will remain active for several days.

The cause of the crash is not known; video circulating on social media shows what appears to be flames from the left engine of the MD-11 during the takeoff attempt.

Due to the size of the fire, supplies from other municipalities are being transported to the scene, including resources from Lexington and Covington, among multiple other communities.

Firefighting crews along with Search and Rescue teams continue to remain active at the scene.

A nearby Ford automotive plant was not struck.

Governor Beshear stated the number of fatalities and injuries are expected to grow.

Another eleven people have been injured.

During the press conference, Governor Beshear confirmed at least three people were killed. The status of the crew aboard the aircraft is not currently known.

Governor Beshear said this is an "all hands on deck" response with multiple local, state, and federal agencies involved.

"Per the Health Department, if your home or business is within the shelter-in-place area, please turn off any air in-take systems as soon as possible," the LMPD said on X.

A press conference giving updates on the crash is scheduled to begin soon.

Authorities have opened a victim reunification center at the LMPD training academy located at 2911 Taylor Boulevard.

The shelter-in-place has been further revised, police say. The new shelter-in-place is now from Outer Loop northbound to the Ohio River. Areas south of Outer Loop are now cleared from the shelter-in-place. Those under the order should continue to shelter in place and avoid contact with smoke from the incident.

Rescuers are evacuating from structures on Grade Lane.

Radio from firefighters actively working the crash scene has confirmed two fatalities.

Firefighters have found a large amount of free-flowing oil in a trench and created a foam barrier between the flammable substance and active fires nearby.

All structures searched east of 6915 Knopp Avenue have been reported to be clear.

Firefighters have reported progress in clearing nearby structures.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.

Electric services to the area near the crash site have been cut.

A large number of family members have been coordinated behind fire lines as operations continue.

Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg said "there are multiple injuries and the fire is still burning" in a post on X. He added that "we have every emergency agency responding to the scene."

Airport officials say that all arriving and departing flights at the airport are temporarily suspended and the airfield is closed.

A person injured in the fire is receiving treatment. The victim is reported to have been associated with 4612 Knopp Avenue, and not aboard the aircraft.

The crashed aircraft is estimated to have carried around 200,000 to 250,000 pounds of fuel.

Downed power lines at the scene of the crash have caused hazards for responders.

Information from firefighter radio reported extensive damage to multiple structures near Grade Lane and Knopp Avenue, with some structures possibly destroyed.

Rescuers have received additional 911 calls for people possibly trapped in structures on Knopp Avenue, south of the airport.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said that UPS Flight 2976 crashed around 5:15 p.m. local time as it was departing from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. The plane was headed to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu. Federal authorities are investigating.

The plane that crashed was a McDonnell Douglas MD-11F, a freight transport aircraft that is used by companies such as FedEx, Lufthansa, and UPS, per CNN.

Additional equipment has been requested to spread fire-retardant foam on spilled oil.

Firefighters are currently managing oil leaking out onto the street as they battle the massive blaze.

Three crew members were on board the plane, per a report from CNN.

Firefighters have reported burning fuel near an industrial park south of the airport.

A nearby scrapyard has caught fire.

Responders from surrounding communities have been deployed to assist.

The plane crashed shortly after takeoff, per reports.

Per Louisville Fire radio communications, people may be trapped in a nearby building.

The LMPD says the shelter-in-place order has been extended to all areas north of the airport to the Ohio River. The previous order encompassed all locations within a five-mile radius of the airport.

According to updates sourced via the Louisville Metro Emergency Services' X account, a shelter-in-place order has been issued for all locations within a five-mile radius of the airport.

According to updates sourced via the Louisville Metro Police Department, the explosion heard and subsequent fire are confirmed to have been caused by a plane crash.

According to updates sourced via Samdesk and the FAA, the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport will remain closed until tomorrow, November 5, at 7:00 am EST due to the incident.

"This is an active scene with fire and debris. Stay away," according to a post on X from the Louisville Metro Police Department.

Various sources report a cargo plane may have crashed near the airport, but these reports remain unsubstantiated at this time.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Fern Valley Rd & Grade Ln.

According to updates sourced via Samdesk and local news outlets, a loud explosion was heard near a UPS facility at the Louisville International Airport, and large plumes of smoke can be see from nearby.

Incident reported at Louisville.

Airport surveillance footage captured in the animation, shown at half speed, shows the left engine and pylon separating from the plane shortly after liftoff.

With the aft mount compromised, the engine rotated upward around the forward mount, causing the forward mount to fail as well. The engine and pylon then separated from the aircraft entirely.

The failure originated in a spherical bearing housed within the aft mount. Fatigue cracks developed outward from the corners of a grease-distribution groove on the bearing's outer race, eventually causing the outer race to split into two pieces. The separation placed abnormal stress on the surrounding lugs, which then developed their own fatigue cracks and fractured completely.

The animation illustrates how a failure in the left engine's wing attachment pylon caused the engine to separate from the aircraft. The pylon connects to the wing at three points—an aft mount, a forward mount, and a thrust fitting.

UPS Flight 2976, a Boeing MD-11F cargo plane, crashed into buildings and the ground shortly after takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport on November 4, 2025, killing all three crewmembers and 11 people on the ground. An additional 23 people on the ground were injured.

Federal investigators have released a new animation showing how a faulty engine component caused the left engine of a UPS cargo plane to detach shortly after takeoff in Louisville last November, as the NTSB begins a two-day hearing into the deadliest crash in UPS history.

A 15th person has died as a result of the November 4 crash, per local news. Alain Rodriguez Colina passed away on Christmas Day.

Officials on Wednesday identified all 14 people who died. The victims include Angela Anderson, 45; Carlos Fernandez, 52; Trinadette “Trina” Chavez, 37; Tony Crain, 65; John Loucks, 52; John Spray, 45; Matthew Sweets, 37; Ella Petty Whorton, 31; Megan Washburn, 35; Louisnes Fedon, 47; and his 3-year-old granddaughter, Kimberly Asa.

The FAA has announced that they are temporarily grounding all McDonnell Douglas MD-11 aircrafts until they are inspected. The cargo freighters are currently used by UPS, FedEx and Western Global.

As of Friday evening, at least 14 people are confirmed dead, including three UPS crew members.

Officials confirmed the aircraft had recently undergone corrosion repairs and carried 38,000 gallons of fuel that intensified the explosion.

According to an update from CBS news, the death toll is now at 13.

Fifteen people are confirmed injured and nine are unaccounted for, per news reports. Authorities advised that a child is possibly one of the deceased victims.

NPR reports that at least 20 people have been injured and searches are ongoing for those who remain unaccounted for.

An update from officials has increased the number of confirmed fatalities to twelve people as search operations continue at the crash scene.

Flight data from the NTSB shows the UPS cargo plane lifted off at about 211 mph before losing altitude and striking a UPS warehouse. Bystander video captured one engine on fire as the plane rolled into a parking area and burst into flames.

The number of fatalities is expected to grow to at least ten total. Officials will confirm the death toll later today.

Governor Andy Beshear said over 50 fire trucks and 200 first responders arrived at the scene yesterday to aid in the response.

Officials are holding a news conference that’s starting now.

Officials say two of the people injured in yesterday's plane crash are in critical condition.

The airport has reopened and the airspace restriction is lifted, per Samdesk sources.

Eight patients are being treated at local hospitals and are expected to survive. Sixteen families have come forward who have still not heard from missing loved ones.

The shelter-in-place radius has been reduced to one quarter mile.

In an interview with WDRB, Mayor Greenberg stated that the number of fatalities has risen to nine. The NTSB and FAA are continuing their investigation as the exact reason for the crash remains unclear.

According to Samdesk sources, all Jefferson County Public School buildings and schools will remain closed, due to the shelter-in-place order issued by the city, with all extracurricular activities also canceled. Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport is expected to reopen later today. Passengers are advised to closely monitor their flight status as delays and cancellations are expected. All three crew members aboard the UPS plane were killed, along with four additional confirmed fatalities of individuals who were not on the plane. The shelter-in-place order remains active within a one-mile radius.

Kentucky governor Andy Beshear said the death toll has risen to at least seven, with that number expected to rise.

The shelter-in-place order has been reduced to a one mile radius around the airport, per the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security.

Authorities said the scene will remain active for several days.

The cause of the crash is not known; video circulating on social media shows what appears to be flames from the left engine of the MD-11 during the takeoff attempt.

Due to the size of the fire, supplies from other municipalities are being transported to the scene, including resources from Lexington and Covington, among multiple other communities.

Firefighting crews along with Search and Rescue teams continue to remain active at the scene.

A nearby Ford automotive plant was not struck.

Governor Beshear stated the number of fatalities and injuries are expected to grow.

Another eleven people have been injured.

During the press conference, Governor Beshear confirmed at least three people were killed. The status of the crew aboard the aircraft is not currently known.

Governor Beshear said this is an "all hands on deck" response with multiple local, state, and federal agencies involved.

"Per the Health Department, if your home or business is within the shelter-in-place area, please turn off any air in-take systems as soon as possible," the LMPD said on X.

A press conference giving updates on the crash is scheduled to begin soon.

Authorities have opened a victim reunification center at the LMPD training academy located at 2911 Taylor Boulevard.

The shelter-in-place has been further revised, police say. The new shelter-in-place is now from Outer Loop northbound to the Ohio River. Areas south of Outer Loop are now cleared from the shelter-in-place. Those under the order should continue to shelter in place and avoid contact with smoke from the incident.

Rescuers are evacuating from structures on Grade Lane.

Radio from firefighters actively working the crash scene has confirmed two fatalities.

Firefighters have found a large amount of free-flowing oil in a trench and created a foam barrier between the flammable substance and active fires nearby.

All structures searched east of 6915 Knopp Avenue have been reported to be clear.

Firefighters have reported progress in clearing nearby structures.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.

Electric services to the area near the crash site have been cut.

A large number of family members have been coordinated behind fire lines as operations continue.

Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg said "there are multiple injuries and the fire is still burning" in a post on X. He added that "we have every emergency agency responding to the scene."

Airport officials say that all arriving and departing flights at the airport are temporarily suspended and the airfield is closed.

A person injured in the fire is receiving treatment. The victim is reported to have been associated with 4612 Knopp Avenue, and not aboard the aircraft.

The crashed aircraft is estimated to have carried around 200,000 to 250,000 pounds of fuel.

Downed power lines at the scene of the crash have caused hazards for responders.

Information from firefighter radio reported extensive damage to multiple structures near Grade Lane and Knopp Avenue, with some structures possibly destroyed.

Rescuers have received additional 911 calls for people possibly trapped in structures on Knopp Avenue, south of the airport.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said that UPS Flight 2976 crashed around 5:15 p.m. local time as it was departing from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. The plane was headed to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu. Federal authorities are investigating.

The plane that crashed was a McDonnell Douglas MD-11F, a freight transport aircraft that is used by companies such as FedEx, Lufthansa, and UPS, per CNN.

Additional equipment has been requested to spread fire-retardant foam on spilled oil.

Firefighters are currently managing oil leaking out onto the street as they battle the massive blaze.

Three crew members were on board the plane, per a report from CNN.

Firefighters have reported burning fuel near an industrial park south of the airport.

A nearby scrapyard has caught fire.

Responders from surrounding communities have been deployed to assist.

The plane crashed shortly after takeoff, per reports.

Per Louisville Fire radio communications, people may be trapped in a nearby building.

The LMPD says the shelter-in-place order has been extended to all areas north of the airport to the Ohio River. The previous order encompassed all locations within a five-mile radius of the airport.

According to updates sourced via the Louisville Metro Emergency Services' X account, a shelter-in-place order has been issued for all locations within a five-mile radius of the airport.

According to updates sourced via the Louisville Metro Police Department, the explosion heard and subsequent fire are confirmed to have been caused by a plane crash.

According to updates sourced via Samdesk and the FAA, the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport will remain closed until tomorrow, November 5, at 7:00 am EST due to the incident.

"This is an active scene with fire and debris. Stay away," according to a post on X from the Louisville Metro Police Department.

Various sources report a cargo plane may have crashed near the airport, but these reports remain unsubstantiated at this time.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Fern Valley Rd & Grade Ln.

According to updates sourced via Samdesk and local news outlets, a loud explosion was heard near a UPS facility at the Louisville International Airport, and large plumes of smoke can be see from nearby.

Incident reported at Louisville.

Airport surveillance footage captured in the animation, shown at half speed, shows the left engine and pylon separating from the plane shortly after liftoff.

With the aft mount compromised, the engine rotated upward around the forward mount, causing the forward mount to fail as well. The engine and pylon then separated from the aircraft entirely.

The failure originated in a spherical bearing housed within the aft mount. Fatigue cracks developed outward from the corners of a grease-distribution groove on the bearing's outer race, eventually causing the outer race to split into two pieces. The separation placed abnormal stress on the surrounding lugs, which then developed their own fatigue cracks and fractured completely.

The animation illustrates how a failure in the left engine's wing attachment pylon caused the engine to separate from the aircraft. The pylon connects to the wing at three points—an aft mount, a forward mount, and a thrust fitting.

UPS Flight 2976, a Boeing MD-11F cargo plane, crashed into buildings and the ground shortly after takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport on November 4, 2025, killing all three crewmembers and 11 people on the ground. An additional 23 people on the ground were injured.

Federal investigators have released a new animation showing how a faulty engine component caused the left engine of a UPS cargo plane to detach shortly after takeoff in Louisville last November, as the NTSB begins a two-day hearing into the deadliest crash in UPS history.

A 15th person has died as a result of the November 4 crash, per local news. Alain Rodriguez Colina passed away on Christmas Day.

Officials on Wednesday identified all 14 people who died. The victims include Angela Anderson, 45; Carlos Fernandez, 52; Trinadette “Trina” Chavez, 37; Tony Crain, 65; John Loucks, 52; John Spray, 45; Matthew Sweets, 37; Ella Petty Whorton, 31; Megan Washburn, 35; Louisnes Fedon, 47; and his 3-year-old granddaughter, Kimberly Asa.

The FAA has announced that they are temporarily grounding all McDonnell Douglas MD-11 aircrafts until they are inspected. The cargo freighters are currently used by UPS, FedEx and Western Global.

As of Friday evening, at least 14 people are confirmed dead, including three UPS crew members.

Officials confirmed the aircraft had recently undergone corrosion repairs and carried 38,000 gallons of fuel that intensified the explosion.

According to an update from CBS news, the death toll is now at 13.

Fifteen people are confirmed injured and nine are unaccounted for, per news reports. Authorities advised that a child is possibly one of the deceased victims.

NPR reports that at least 20 people have been injured and searches are ongoing for those who remain unaccounted for.

An update from officials has increased the number of confirmed fatalities to twelve people as search operations continue at the crash scene.

Flight data from the NTSB shows the UPS cargo plane lifted off at about 211 mph before losing altitude and striking a UPS warehouse. Bystander video captured one engine on fire as the plane rolled into a parking area and burst into flames.

The number of fatalities is expected to grow to at least ten total. Officials will confirm the death toll later today.

Governor Andy Beshear said over 50 fire trucks and 200 first responders arrived at the scene yesterday to aid in the response.

Officials are holding a news conference that’s starting now.

Officials say two of the people injured in yesterday's plane crash are in critical condition.

The airport has reopened and the airspace restriction is lifted, per Samdesk sources.

Eight patients are being treated at local hospitals and are expected to survive. Sixteen families have come forward who have still not heard from missing loved ones.

The shelter-in-place radius has been reduced to one quarter mile.

In an interview with WDRB, Mayor Greenberg stated that the number of fatalities has risen to nine. The NTSB and FAA are continuing their investigation as the exact reason for the crash remains unclear.

According to Samdesk sources, all Jefferson County Public School buildings and schools will remain closed, due to the shelter-in-place order issued by the city, with all extracurricular activities also canceled. Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport is expected to reopen later today. Passengers are advised to closely monitor their flight status as delays and cancellations are expected. All three crew members aboard the UPS plane were killed, along with four additional confirmed fatalities of individuals who were not on the plane. The shelter-in-place order remains active within a one-mile radius.

Kentucky governor Andy Beshear said the death toll has risen to at least seven, with that number expected to rise.

The shelter-in-place order has been reduced to a one mile radius around the airport, per the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security.

Authorities said the scene will remain active for several days.

The cause of the crash is not known; video circulating on social media shows what appears to be flames from the left engine of the MD-11 during the takeoff attempt.

Due to the size of the fire, supplies from other municipalities are being transported to the scene, including resources from Lexington and Covington, among multiple other communities.

Firefighting crews along with Search and Rescue teams continue to remain active at the scene.

A nearby Ford automotive plant was not struck.

Governor Beshear stated the number of fatalities and injuries are expected to grow.

Another eleven people have been injured.

During the press conference, Governor Beshear confirmed at least three people were killed. The status of the crew aboard the aircraft is not currently known.

Governor Beshear said this is an "all hands on deck" response with multiple local, state, and federal agencies involved.

"Per the Health Department, if your home or business is within the shelter-in-place area, please turn off any air in-take systems as soon as possible," the LMPD said on X.

A press conference giving updates on the crash is scheduled to begin soon.

Authorities have opened a victim reunification center at the LMPD training academy located at 2911 Taylor Boulevard.

The shelter-in-place has been further revised, police say. The new shelter-in-place is now from Outer Loop northbound to the Ohio River. Areas south of Outer Loop are now cleared from the shelter-in-place. Those under the order should continue to shelter in place and avoid contact with smoke from the incident.

Rescuers are evacuating from structures on Grade Lane.

Radio from firefighters actively working the crash scene has confirmed two fatalities.

Firefighters have found a large amount of free-flowing oil in a trench and created a foam barrier between the flammable substance and active fires nearby.

All structures searched east of 6915 Knopp Avenue have been reported to be clear.

Firefighters have reported progress in clearing nearby structures.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.

Electric services to the area near the crash site have been cut.

A large number of family members have been coordinated behind fire lines as operations continue.

Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg said "there are multiple injuries and the fire is still burning" in a post on X. He added that "we have every emergency agency responding to the scene."

Airport officials say that all arriving and departing flights at the airport are temporarily suspended and the airfield is closed.

A person injured in the fire is receiving treatment. The victim is reported to have been associated with 4612 Knopp Avenue, and not aboard the aircraft.

The crashed aircraft is estimated to have carried around 200,000 to 250,000 pounds of fuel.

Downed power lines at the scene of the crash have caused hazards for responders.

Information from firefighter radio reported extensive damage to multiple structures near Grade Lane and Knopp Avenue, with some structures possibly destroyed.

Rescuers have received additional 911 calls for people possibly trapped in structures on Knopp Avenue, south of the airport.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said that UPS Flight 2976 crashed around 5:15 p.m. local time as it was departing from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. The plane was headed to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu. Federal authorities are investigating.

The plane that crashed was a McDonnell Douglas MD-11F, a freight transport aircraft that is used by companies such as FedEx, Lufthansa, and UPS, per CNN.

Additional equipment has been requested to spread fire-retardant foam on spilled oil.

Firefighters are currently managing oil leaking out onto the street as they battle the massive blaze.

Three crew members were on board the plane, per a report from CNN.

Firefighters have reported burning fuel near an industrial park south of the airport.

A nearby scrapyard has caught fire.

Responders from surrounding communities have been deployed to assist.

The plane crashed shortly after takeoff, per reports.

Per Louisville Fire radio communications, people may be trapped in a nearby building.

The LMPD says the shelter-in-place order has been extended to all areas north of the airport to the Ohio River. The previous order encompassed all locations within a five-mile radius of the airport.

According to updates sourced via the Louisville Metro Emergency Services' X account, a shelter-in-place order has been issued for all locations within a five-mile radius of the airport.

According to updates sourced via the Louisville Metro Police Department, the explosion heard and subsequent fire are confirmed to have been caused by a plane crash.

According to updates sourced via Samdesk and the FAA, the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport will remain closed until tomorrow, November 5, at 7:00 am EST due to the incident.

"This is an active scene with fire and debris. Stay away," according to a post on X from the Louisville Metro Police Department.

Various sources report a cargo plane may have crashed near the airport, but these reports remain unsubstantiated at this time.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Fern Valley Rd & Grade Ln.

According to updates sourced via Samdesk and local news outlets, a loud explosion was heard near a UPS facility at the Louisville International Airport, and large plumes of smoke can be see from nearby.

Incident reported at Louisville.

Airport surveillance footage captured in the animation, shown at half speed, shows the left engine and pylon separating from the plane shortly after liftoff.

With the aft mount compromised, the engine rotated upward around the forward mount, causing the forward mount to fail as well. The engine and pylon then separated from the aircraft entirely.

The failure originated in a spherical bearing housed within the aft mount. Fatigue cracks developed outward from the corners of a grease-distribution groove on the bearing's outer race, eventually causing the outer race to split into two pieces. The separation placed abnormal stress on the surrounding lugs, which then developed their own fatigue cracks and fractured completely.

The animation illustrates how a failure in the left engine's wing attachment pylon caused the engine to separate from the aircraft. The pylon connects to the wing at three points—an aft mount, a forward mount, and a thrust fitting.

UPS Flight 2976, a Boeing MD-11F cargo plane, crashed into buildings and the ground shortly after takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport on November 4, 2025, killing all three crewmembers and 11 people on the ground. An additional 23 people on the ground were injured.

Federal investigators have released a new animation showing how a faulty engine component caused the left engine of a UPS cargo plane to detach shortly after takeoff in Louisville last November, as the NTSB begins a two-day hearing into the deadliest crash in UPS history.

A 15th person has died as a result of the November 4 crash, per local news. Alain Rodriguez Colina passed away on Christmas Day.

Officials on Wednesday identified all 14 people who died. The victims include Angela Anderson, 45; Carlos Fernandez, 52; Trinadette “Trina” Chavez, 37; Tony Crain, 65; John Loucks, 52; John Spray, 45; Matthew Sweets, 37; Ella Petty Whorton, 31; Megan Washburn, 35; Louisnes Fedon, 47; and his 3-year-old granddaughter, Kimberly Asa.

The FAA has announced that they are temporarily grounding all McDonnell Douglas MD-11 aircrafts until they are inspected. The cargo freighters are currently used by UPS, FedEx and Western Global.

As of Friday evening, at least 14 people are confirmed dead, including three UPS crew members.

Officials confirmed the aircraft had recently undergone corrosion repairs and carried 38,000 gallons of fuel that intensified the explosion.

According to an update from CBS news, the death toll is now at 13.

Fifteen people are confirmed injured and nine are unaccounted for, per news reports. Authorities advised that a child is possibly one of the deceased victims.

NPR reports that at least 20 people have been injured and searches are ongoing for those who remain unaccounted for.

An update from officials has increased the number of confirmed fatalities to twelve people as search operations continue at the crash scene.

Flight data from the NTSB shows the UPS cargo plane lifted off at about 211 mph before losing altitude and striking a UPS warehouse. Bystander video captured one engine on fire as the plane rolled into a parking area and burst into flames.

The number of fatalities is expected to grow to at least ten total. Officials will confirm the death toll later today.

Governor Andy Beshear said over 50 fire trucks and 200 first responders arrived at the scene yesterday to aid in the response.

Officials are holding a news conference that’s starting now.

Officials say two of the people injured in yesterday's plane crash are in critical condition.

The airport has reopened and the airspace restriction is lifted, per Samdesk sources.

Eight patients are being treated at local hospitals and are expected to survive. Sixteen families have come forward who have still not heard from missing loved ones.

The shelter-in-place radius has been reduced to one quarter mile.

In an interview with WDRB, Mayor Greenberg stated that the number of fatalities has risen to nine. The NTSB and FAA are continuing their investigation as the exact reason for the crash remains unclear.

According to Samdesk sources, all Jefferson County Public School buildings and schools will remain closed, due to the shelter-in-place order issued by the city, with all extracurricular activities also canceled. Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport is expected to reopen later today. Passengers are advised to closely monitor their flight status as delays and cancellations are expected. All three crew members aboard the UPS plane were killed, along with four additional confirmed fatalities of individuals who were not on the plane. The shelter-in-place order remains active within a one-mile radius.

Kentucky governor Andy Beshear said the death toll has risen to at least seven, with that number expected to rise.

The shelter-in-place order has been reduced to a one mile radius around the airport, per the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security.

Authorities said the scene will remain active for several days.

The cause of the crash is not known; video circulating on social media shows what appears to be flames from the left engine of the MD-11 during the takeoff attempt.

Due to the size of the fire, supplies from other municipalities are being transported to the scene, including resources from Lexington and Covington, among multiple other communities.

Firefighting crews along with Search and Rescue teams continue to remain active at the scene.

A nearby Ford automotive plant was not struck.

Governor Beshear stated the number of fatalities and injuries are expected to grow.

Another eleven people have been injured.

During the press conference, Governor Beshear confirmed at least three people were killed. The status of the crew aboard the aircraft is not currently known.

Governor Beshear said this is an "all hands on deck" response with multiple local, state, and federal agencies involved.

"Per the Health Department, if your home or business is within the shelter-in-place area, please turn off any air in-take systems as soon as possible," the LMPD said on X.

A press conference giving updates on the crash is scheduled to begin soon.

Authorities have opened a victim reunification center at the LMPD training academy located at 2911 Taylor Boulevard.

The shelter-in-place has been further revised, police say. The new shelter-in-place is now from Outer Loop northbound to the Ohio River. Areas south of Outer Loop are now cleared from the shelter-in-place. Those under the order should continue to shelter in place and avoid contact with smoke from the incident.

Rescuers are evacuating from structures on Grade Lane.

Radio from firefighters actively working the crash scene has confirmed two fatalities.

Firefighters have found a large amount of free-flowing oil in a trench and created a foam barrier between the flammable substance and active fires nearby.

All structures searched east of 6915 Knopp Avenue have been reported to be clear.

Firefighters have reported progress in clearing nearby structures.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.

Electric services to the area near the crash site have been cut.

A large number of family members have been coordinated behind fire lines as operations continue.

Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg said "there are multiple injuries and the fire is still burning" in a post on X. He added that "we have every emergency agency responding to the scene."

Airport officials say that all arriving and departing flights at the airport are temporarily suspended and the airfield is closed.

A person injured in the fire is receiving treatment. The victim is reported to have been associated with 4612 Knopp Avenue, and not aboard the aircraft.

The crashed aircraft is estimated to have carried around 200,000 to 250,000 pounds of fuel.

Downed power lines at the scene of the crash have caused hazards for responders.

Information from firefighter radio reported extensive damage to multiple structures near Grade Lane and Knopp Avenue, with some structures possibly destroyed.

Rescuers have received additional 911 calls for people possibly trapped in structures on Knopp Avenue, south of the airport.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said that UPS Flight 2976 crashed around 5:15 p.m. local time as it was departing from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. The plane was headed to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu. Federal authorities are investigating.

The plane that crashed was a McDonnell Douglas MD-11F, a freight transport aircraft that is used by companies such as FedEx, Lufthansa, and UPS, per CNN.

Additional equipment has been requested to spread fire-retardant foam on spilled oil.

Firefighters are currently managing oil leaking out onto the street as they battle the massive blaze.

Three crew members were on board the plane, per a report from CNN.

Firefighters have reported burning fuel near an industrial park south of the airport.

A nearby scrapyard has caught fire.

Responders from surrounding communities have been deployed to assist.

The plane crashed shortly after takeoff, per reports.

Per Louisville Fire radio communications, people may be trapped in a nearby building.

The LMPD says the shelter-in-place order has been extended to all areas north of the airport to the Ohio River. The previous order encompassed all locations within a five-mile radius of the airport.

According to updates sourced via the Louisville Metro Emergency Services' X account, a shelter-in-place order has been issued for all locations within a five-mile radius of the airport.

According to updates sourced via the Louisville Metro Police Department, the explosion heard and subsequent fire are confirmed to have been caused by a plane crash.

According to updates sourced via Samdesk and the FAA, the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport will remain closed until tomorrow, November 5, at 7:00 am EST due to the incident.

"This is an active scene with fire and debris. Stay away," according to a post on X from the Louisville Metro Police Department.

Various sources report a cargo plane may have crashed near the airport, but these reports remain unsubstantiated at this time.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Fern Valley Rd & Grade Ln.

According to updates sourced via Samdesk and local news outlets, a loud explosion was heard near a UPS facility at the Louisville International Airport, and large plumes of smoke can be see from nearby.

Incident reported at Louisville.