At least 7 dead in UPS plane crash in Kentucky
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A UPS cargo plane burst into flames and crashed shortly after takeoff in Louisville, Kentucky, killing at least 12 people, including a child, authorities said.
Here’s what flight data tell about plane’s final moments: 5:02 p.m.: UPS Flight 2976 pushes back from a dock at the UPS Worldport near the center of the airport and begins traveling northwest on ramp 5S toward a taxiway. 5:07 p.m.: The cargo jet holds on ramp 5S near a ramp access road.
The left engine of a UPS plane caught fire during takeoff and immediately detached, officials in Kentucky said Wednesday, leading to the horrific crash and deaths of at least 11 people.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency in the aftermath of a fatal UPS plane crash.The crash, which happened around 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, caused a massive fire, with giant plumes of smoke spanning nearly a mile around the airport.
The left wing of a cargo plane caught fire and an engine fell off before it crashed and erupted in horror scenes, killing at least 11 people, authorities have confirmed.