NTSB Unveils New Video Capturing Engine Detachment from UPS Plane Prior to Louisville Crash.

By Accident Newswire Staff
🗓 Published: May 20, 2026 12:31 PM (4 months ago)

New Video Released in UPS Plane Crash Investigation

WASHINGTON — Federal investigators revealed video footage showing an engine detaching from a UPS cargo plane during takeoff before the aircraft crashed in Louisville last November.

The footage was presented at the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) hearings in Washington, D.C., which began today. Witnesses report seeing the engine break away from the aircraft as it climbed from the runway.

Authorities stated the NTSB is conducting a thorough review of maintenance records, flight data, and other critical evidence related to the crash. The hearings are expected to continue through Wednesday.

For real-time coverage of the hearings, visit the NTSB's live feed.

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