Shocking Footage Emerges of UPS Plane Crash in Louisville: What Happened?

A shocking video has surfaced showing the crash of a UPS cargo plane shortly after takeoff in Louisville, Kentucky. The footage captures the aircraft engulfed in flames, leading to a massive explosion. Authorities report at least seven fatalities and numerous injuries. Governor Andy Beshear described the crash as 'violent' and indicated that the death toll may rise. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident, while UPS has suspended operations at its major facility in the area. For more details and to watch the video, read on.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 5, 2025, 14:30 IST

Tragic Incident Captured on Video

Louisville, Kentucky: A disturbing video has gone viral on social media, allegedly depicting the catastrophic crash of a UPS cargo aircraft shortly after its departure from Louisville, Kentucky. The footage shows the plane engulfed in flames, creating a massive fireball.

Captured from a truck's dashcam, the clip reveals flames erupting from the left wing of the aircraft, followed by a trail of smoke. The plane then ascends briefly before crashing, resulting in a significant explosion. Debris from a nearby building's roof can also be seen scattered near the runway.

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While the authenticity of the video has not been independently confirmed, authorities report that the crash resulted in at least seven fatalities and left 11 others injured. The UPS cargo plane, a McDonnell Douglas MD-11, was en route to Honolulu when it crashed around 5:15 PM on Tuesday, shortly after taking off from UPS Worldport at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear indicated that the number of casualties could increase, describing the incident as 'violent' and noting that many of the injured sustained 'very significant' injuries.

The National Transportation Safety Board has launched an investigation into the crash, and the airport remained closed until Wednesday morning as emergency responders worked to secure the area.

In the wake of the incident, UPS has halted operations at its primary package-handling facility in Louisville, which employs thousands and processes over 400,000 packages every hour.