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Plane crashes during takeoff in Kentucky – skids into nearby buildings leaving at least 7 dead

News admin1 · November 5, 2025 · 0 Comment

A tragic scene unfolded Tuesday evening in Louisville, Kentucky, when a UPS cargo plane burst into flames moments after takeoff — killing at least seven people and leaving several others missing. The aircraft, identified as UPS Flight 2976, was headed to Honolulu, Hawaii, when it crashed around 5:15 p.m. local time, just three miles south of Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. Fireball engulfs buildingsThe plane reportedly struck multiple buildings, including a fuel recycling facility, igniting a massive blaze that emergency crews battled late into the night. Authorities said the aircraft was carrying an estimated 38,000 gallons of jet fuel, intensifying... Continues…