BREAKING: Dramatic footage has surfaced showing the horrifying crash of a UPS cargo jet during takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport on Tuesday. Eyewitness videos reveal the McDonnell Douglas MD-11 appearing to be engulfed in flames as it rolled down the runway, raising urgent questions about the aircraft’s condition prior to takeoff.
The crash occurred at approximately 5:15 PM local time, shortly after UPS Flight 2976 departed for Honolulu. The shocking video, reportedly filmed by airport employees, captures a massive fireball and thick black smoke erupting at the end of the runway, consistent with reports of an explosion just moments after liftoff. Bystanders’ footage shows the jet devastating nearby buildings, underlining the immediate danger posed by the incident.
Authorities have confirmed that the crash site is an “active scene with fire and debris,” urging the public to stay clear of the area. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) officials and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are leading the ongoing investigation, which has yet to verify the videos circulating online. Both agencies have emphasized that information about the crash remains preliminary and subject to change.
As the investigation unfolds, local residents and loved ones of those involved are left grappling with the shocking aftermath. Videos depicting the fiery crash have prompted widespread discussions on social media, with many expressing their disbelief and concern over the situation.
Authorities continue to assess the area, and updates are expected as investigators work to determine the cause of the crash. Stay tuned for more developments on this urgent story as it unfolds.
