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Plane crash in Kentucky: 7 dead and many injured after tragedy
A cargo plane crash in Kentucky claims at least seven lives. The causes remain unclear and an investigation is ongoing.
Plane crash in Kentucky: 7 dead and many injured after tragedy
On November 5, 2025, a tragic plane crash occurred in the US state of Kentucky. Loud oe24 The death toll has risen from the original three to at least seven. The dead include three crew members of the cargo plane and four people on the ground. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear informed the public about the serious situation and possible additional victims. At the time of this report, several injuries have been reported, with eleven people transported to local hospitals.
The affected aircraft, a McDonnell Douglas MD-11, took off from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport at 5:15 p.m. local time and was bound for Honolulu. Immediately after takeoff there was a fire on one of the wings, followed by a huge explosion on impact. Videos show the powerful wall of flames and plumes of smoke rising from the crash area. The crash site is in an industrial area, not far from a recycling and auto parts company.
Reactions and consequences of the crash
The rescue and firefighting initiative required the deployment of over 100 firefighters. The area surrounding the accident, the proximity to UPS Worldport - UPS's largest air freight hub - as well as other stores, is severely affected by the situation. Flights to and from Louisville were temporarily suspended while police imposed a curfew on parts of the area. The governor has announced that he will travel to the crash site to assess the situation on site.
The causes of the crash are still unclear and are being investigated. A National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) team of about 28 members is scheduled to travel to the accident site on November 5 to begin the investigation. Historically, cargo aircraft such as the MD-11 have had a higher accident rate compared to passenger aircraft, increasing concerns about aviation safety. Similar accidents have recently occurred in the United States, including in 2019 and 2004. The last major crash in Louisville occurred in 1953.
The MD-11, a three-engine cargo aircraft, has not been used for passenger flights since 2014, but is still active for cargo traffic. The impending decline in UPS deliveries, as well as support for major customers such as Amazon and Walmart, is also being discussed as a possible consequence of the incident.
For ongoing information about the accident and the subsequent investigation, further details can be found on the website NTSB be retrieved.