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A UPS cargo aircraft crashed Tuesday morning shortly after departing from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF), erupting into a large fire on the ground near the airport. The flight, which took off in the early hours, went down moments after departure from UPS's global Worldport air hub.
Emergency services were immediately dispatched to the scene of the accident. Initial reports confirmed a major emergency response underway. Eyewitness accounts described a massive fireball and a thick plume of black smoke visible from miles away, indicating the severity of the impact and subsequent blaze. The crash has caused significant disruptions to operations at the international hub, a critical node in the global supply chain.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has taken the lead in the investigation and is dispatching a 'Go Team' to the crash site. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will provide assistance. Investigators will focus on recovering the cockpit voice and flight data recorders—the so-called 'black boxes'—to help determine the cause of the crash. The process for such inquiries is meticulous, as outlined in previously published NTSB aircraft accident reports, and a final determination could take over a year.
Details regarding the aircraft model, its intended destination, and the number of crew members on board have not yet been officially released. In a statement, UPS confirmed an incident involving one of its flights and stated the company is cooperating fully with authorities. Information about the flight crew and cargo is pending as the investigation into the Kentucky plane crash continues. Further updates are expected as more verified information becomes available.
