At least 14 killed in UPS cargo plane crash in Kentucky VIDEO

At least 14 people have been confirmed dead after a UPS cargo plane crashed during takeoff from Louisville’s Muhammad Ali International Airport in the U.S. state of Kentucky on November 6, local authorities said.

“Another victim has been located at the crash site this evening. This brings the total number of known fatalities to 14. May their memories be a blessing. First responders continue to search and seek answers that we all are looking for," Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg announced the updated death toll late in the evening on his page on X, Caliber.Az reports. 

UPDATE: Another victim has been located at the crash site this evening. This brings the total number of known fatalities to 14. May their memories be a blessing. pic.twitter.com/vcfDQhCwMF

— Mayor Craig Greenberg (@LouisvilleMayor) November 8, 2025

According to officials, the crash occurred at approximately 5:15 p.m. local time when the left engine of the McDonnell Douglas MD-11 aircraft detached shortly after takeoff, causing the plane — identified as Flight 2976 — to plunge to the ground. The aircraft struck the roof of a UPS Supply Chain warehouse and several nearby structures before bursting into flames.

Three of the victims were members of the flight crew. The remaining casualties included employees and visitors at businesses in the surrounding area.

Emergency crews continued their recovery and investigation efforts overnight. 

By Sabina Mammadli