UPS plane explodes on takeoff from Louisville airport
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UPS Flight 2976 crashed near Grade Lane near the airport in Louisville, Ky. Tuesday afternoon. It was fully loaded with fuel for the long flight to Honolulu from UPS Worldport. (WDRB viewer video) Nov. 4, 2025
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A UPS plane burst into flames and crashed as it took off Tuesday evening from Louisville's airport, with nine people confirmed dead as of Wednesday morning.
The death toll and number of injured is expected to go up, according to Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear.Â
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