UPS Plane Crashes Near Louisville Airport
A UPS cargo plane crashed in Louisville, Kentucky, on Tuesday, November 4, injuring crew members on board.
The incident occurred at approximately 5:15 p.m. at the intersection of Fern Valley Road and Grade Lane, near Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. The flight, identified as UPS Flight 2976, was departing for Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu when it went down, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Authorities have issued a shelter-in-place order for areas within a five-mile radius of the airport, advising the public to avoid the vicinity. Louisville Metro Emergency Services confirmed the airfield is closed following the “aircraft incident.”
Reports indicate injuries among the crew; however, specific details regarding the number or severity of the injuries have not been disclosed. The Louisville Metro Police Department stated that multiple agencies are responding to the situation, and Grade Lane will be closed indefinitely between Stooges and Crittenden.
The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the crash. UPS maintains significant operations in Louisville, serving as the headquarters for UPS Air Operations.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.