A UPS plane crashed near Louisville airport
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At least 12 people were killed in the crash that occurred on Tuesday, according to officials. Authorities said the number of dead may grow.
Three flight crew killed in UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville that left at least 12 dead are named
Crash investigators located the aircraft’s black box and have extracted 63 hours worth of ‘good data’ from the device
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Videos from phones, cars and security cameras captured the tragic final moments of a UPS cargo plane as it caught fire and crashed in a massive explosion just outside Louisville’s airport, killing at least 12 people and carving a path of destruction on the ground.
The power had just gone off and the ground was shaking at Grade A Auto Parts when the owner received a panicked video call from his chief financial officer. On his screen, CEO Sean Garber watched a “huge fireball” engulf the Louisville,
UPS said in a statement that it’s activating contingency plans to move shipments “as quickly as conditions permit,” though it did not release details. Supply chain experts say they believe the
A UPS cargo plane burst into flames and crashed shortly after takeoff in Louisville, Kentucky, killing at least 12 people, including a child, authorities said.
FAA records show the plane had cracks and corrosion in its main structure and a fuel tank. The plane completed 28 flights between maintenance and the crash.
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