UPDATE: Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear confirms three people were killed and at least 11 were injured following a UPS plane crash at the Muhammad Ali International Airport in Louisville. Beshear said it's likely that number will increase as crews work through the crash site.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear says three people have been confirmed dead and at least eleven injured in the Louisville plane crash at Muhammad Ali International Airport, warning that “the number is going to get larger.” pic.twitter.com/S6pUT8r209
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There is horrifying news coming out of Louisville, Kentucky this evening. A UPS cargo plane has crashed following a failure of the left engine on take-off from Lousivlle International Airport.
(Warning: some viewers may find the follow footage disturbing)
BREAKING: Video shows crash of UPS Flight 2976 while taking off from Louisville International Airport in Kentucky pic.twitter.com/ADPj47vmYB
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The plane crashed into several buildings, causing a massive explosion.
NEW: Large explosions after UPS Flight 2976 crashes near Louisville International Airport in Kentucky pic.twitter.com/qQ2bSug3tz
— BNO News (@BNONews) November 4, 2025
It appears the plane went down in a commercial area near the airport.
BREAKING: Massive fire engulfs multiple buildings after UPS plane crash in Louisville, Kentucky pic.twitter.com/jGrRTiYeMG
— Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) November 4, 2025
Per police scanners, at least 25 people are trapped.
🚨 BREAKING: 25 people are TRAPPED in Louisville after a UPS plane crashes and explodes
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) November 4, 2025
Per LMPD scanner, victims are trapped at 4564 Knopp Avenue
Dashcam footage shows an absolute nightmare scenario as the plane crashes pic.twitter.com/3LcckuVNMq
Three crew members were on the plane. Here's more from CNN:
A UPS MD-11 plane crashed shortly after take-off near the Louisville, Kentucky, airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
UPS Flight 2976 crashed just after 5 p.m. local time and was headed to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, according to a statement from the FAA, which is investigating the crash along with the National Transportation Safety Board. The NTSB will lead the investigation, the FAA said Tuesday.
Three crewmembers were on the plane, according to a statement from UPS that said in part, “At this time, we have not confirmed any injuries/casualties.”
There is also a shelter-in-place order for those within a 5-mile radius of the crash, due to the large debris field and fire.
BREAKING: It's been confirmed that the UPS plane crashed shortly after attempting to takeoff after a fire was seen near one of the engines.
— Gunther Eagleman™ (@GuntherEagleman) November 4, 2025
They are assuming there is a LARGE debris field, so there is a shelter in place order for a five-mile radius.
Prayers! https://t.co/VoA3hKENqz pic.twitter.com/aHtm3nzFQX
That’s a lot of fuel. They were flying a long leg. https://t.co/kGRdY1QIuH
— Buzz Patterson (@BuzzPatterson) November 4, 2025
The plane was reportedly en route to Honolulu, Hawaii. We will keep you updated as this story develops.