LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A UPS plane encountered a catastrophic failure during takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport on Tuesday, resulting in a substantial fire and reports of injuries among individuals on the ground. The aircraft, a McDonnell Douglas MD-11 manufactured in 1991, was en route to Honolulu when it crashed around 5:15 p.m.
Emergency responders quickly arrived on the scene following calls about the aircraft incident near the airport. Eyewitnesses shared harrowing images on social media, capturing towering plumes of black smoke and flames. Louisville Metro Police have confirmed the presence of debris scattered across the area and have requested that residents steer clear of the crash site for safety reasons.
In a troubling update, Louisville Metro Emergency Services announced the extension of a shelter-in-place order affecting all areas north of the airport down to the Ohio River, implying the potential for hazardous conditions resulting from the fire.
Local news coverage depicted the intense scene, showing fire crews battling the blaze as it erupted from a nearby parking lot. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear acknowledged the event on social media, assuring the public that first responders were diligently working and promising further updates. He extended his thoughts and prayers to the pilots, crew, and all those impacted by the incident.
Emergency responders quickly arrived on the scene following calls about the aircraft incident near the airport. Eyewitnesses shared harrowing images on social media, capturing towering plumes of black smoke and flames. Louisville Metro Police have confirmed the presence of debris scattered across the area and have requested that residents steer clear of the crash site for safety reasons.
In a troubling update, Louisville Metro Emergency Services announced the extension of a shelter-in-place order affecting all areas north of the airport down to the Ohio River, implying the potential for hazardous conditions resulting from the fire.
Local news coverage depicted the intense scene, showing fire crews battling the blaze as it erupted from a nearby parking lot. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear acknowledged the event on social media, assuring the public that first responders were diligently working and promising further updates. He extended his thoughts and prayers to the pilots, crew, and all those impacted by the incident.
