Fatal UPS Cargo Plane Crash in Kentucky: Engine Detachment and Fire Lead to 12 Deaths

Nov 06, 2025 12:08 pm CST

A UPS cargo plane crashed in Kentucky after its left engine detached and wing caught fire during takeoff, killing 12 people including a child. The NTSB is investigating the disaster at Louisville's UPS Worldport hub, with similarities noted to a 1979 crash. The accident created a half-mile debris field and affected nearby businesses, with the investigation expected to take over a year to determine the cause.