‘Large plume of fire’: Viral video shows UPS plane exploding after engine detaches in Kentucky — Watch


'Large plume of fire': Viral video shows UPS plane exploding after engine detaches in Kentucky — Watch
Honolulu-bound UPS cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville’s Muhammad Ali International Airpor. (Video credit: BNO News Live)

It was a terrific scene after a Honolulu-bound UPS cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville’s Muhammad Ali International Airport on Tuesday evening. The crash, which killed 12 people, ignited a massive fire and scattered debris across a wide area south of the runway. A new video of the plane crash has gone viral, in which the flight can be seen crashing into a facility moments after taking off. As soon as the flight crashed into the facility, explosions occurred, and a towering column of smoke was visible across the city.

Shocking Video: UPS Cargo Plane Explodes After Takeoff In Louisville | FAA, NTSB Probe Deadly Crash

According to a news report from NYT News Service, officials from the national transportation safety board (NTSB) on Wednesday said that the MD-11 aircraft was carrying 38,00 gallons of fuel. The plane went down around 5.15 pm (local time) after the left engine detanched from the wing during takeoff. “Airport security footage showed the left engine detaching from the wing,” said NTSB member J Todd Inman. The crash site, just beyond the airport perimeter, included a petroleum recycling facility and an auto parts warehouse, which were affected due to the incident. Speaking about the incident, Kentucky governor Andy Beshear said the storage tanks of propane and oil ruptured, fueling the blaze. “We are declaring a state of emergency to ensure resources can be rapidly deployed,” he announced.Twelve people were confirmed dead, though officials warned that the toll may rise as recovery continues. The identities of the victims have not been released. UPS said it had not yet confirmed the fate of its three crew members. “We are cooperating fully with authorities and awaiting official confirmation,” the company said in a statement.Investigators have recovered the plane’s flight data recorder, which will be sent to a laboratory for analysis. The NTSB and federal aviation administration are leading the probe.





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