US.The tragic news has been confirmed as the victims of the UPS Airlines McDonnell Douglas MD-11F cargo plane crash at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, Kentucky, have been formally identified. At least 11 people were injured in the incident, including a former Detroit Lions player.
The incident occurred at approximately 5:13 p.m. on November 4, 2025, when the aircraft took off from Runway 17R. According to the initial investigation by the Transportation Safety Board, the aircraft experienced a serious incident with the left engine catching fire and separating from the left wing during takeoff, leading to a loss of control and crash in an area near the airport. The accident caused a large fire, destroyed many structures including warehouses and parking lots, injured many people and led to chaos at the scene.
The investigation showed that the MD-11F, which was used as a passenger plane before being converted into a transport plane, was en route from Louisville to Honolulu when the incident occurred. All people on board are at risk of serious injury, and rescue workers are continuing to provide first aid and control the fire.
The incident disrupted operations at UPS’s major air cargo hub in Louisville, causing significant damage to the company and the local community. It is one of the region’s deadliest aviation disasters, and search and rescue efforts are underway. Images and videos from the scene have shaken the community and raised questions about aviation safety and regulatory responsibility.
