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New Dashcam footage shows UPS Flight 2976 plane crash in Louisville
Newly released dashcam footage has captured the terrifying moment UPS Cargo Flight 2976 plummeted from the sky and exploded into a massive fireball near Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport on Tuesday evening.
The footage shows the McDonnell Douglas MD-11 cargo jet descending rapidly before erupting upon impact, sending flames and debris soaring into the air and igniting multiple buildings in a nearby industrial area.
The crash site, located near Grade Lane and Fern Valley Road, was immediately engulfed in thick black smoke as workers were seen running for their lives. Emergency sirens filled the area as firefighters and rescue crews rushed to the burning wreckage.
Authorities have confirmed that at least 12 people have been killed, including a young child, while 15 others were injured and 16 remain unaccounted for. Officials have cautioned that the death toll is expected to rise as recovery operations continue.
Governor Andy Beshear described the incident as โcatastrophic,โ urging the public to pray for the victims, their families, and the first responders. โThat number is going to get larger,โ the governor said during a press briefing, referencing the rising casualty count as crews search through the wreckage.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that UPS Flight 2976, operating a McDonnell Douglas MD-11, departed Louisville at approximately 5:15 p.m. local time bound for Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has assumed control of the investigation and will lead all updates moving forward.
According to NTSB officials, preliminary video analysis appears to show the planeโs left engine detaching from the wing during takeoff, moments before the crash.
This visual evidence will play a critical role in determining the cause of the accident.
Authorities have also confirmed the following updates:
- Death Toll: 12 confirmed fatalities, with additional victims expected.
- Reunification Center: Established at 2911 Taylor Blvd for affected families.
- Search and Rescue: Ongoing in surrounding structures.
- Shelter-in-Place: Now reduced to a ยผ-mile radius of the crash site.
- Airport Operations: One runway remains open; Runway 17R/35L is closed until November 15.
Meanwhile, Louisville Metro Police have issued a warning regarding scammers attempting to exploit grieving families by posing as investigators and demanding payment in exchange for information about missing loved ones.
Authorities urge anyone receiving such communications to report them immediately to LMPD at 502-574-LMPD (5673) and not to send money under any circumstances.
Dashcam recordings from a nearby truck driver also captured the explosion, showing a massive shockwave shaking nearby vehicles as fire engulfed the surrounding area.
The footage, now being reviewed by investigators, offers a chilling firsthand perspective of one of the most devastating aviation accidents in Louisvilleโs history.
UPS has confirmed that three crew members were on board the aircraft at the time of the crash.
Their identities have not yet been released pending notification of next of kin. The company stated it is โdeeply saddened by this tragedyโ and is fully cooperating with federal authorities as the investigation continues.
Louisvilleโs Worldport facility, UPSโs global air hub, remains operational with limited capacity.
The company, which employs over 20,000 people in the region, handles more than 300 flights daily and sorts over 400,000 packages an hour.
Governor Beshear expressed condolences on social media, saying, โPlease pray for the pilots, crew, and everyone affected. First responders are onsite, and we will share more information as available.โ
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Cessna Aircraft Crashes Into Field During Takeoff Attempt in Batavia, Ohio; Instructor and Student Reportedly Uninjured
BATAVIA, Ohio (Clermont County) โ A Cessna aircraft went down into a field after an unsuccessful takeoff attempt near Sportyโs Pilot Shop in Batavia, Ohio, according to preliminary incident information.
Both occupants, a flight instructor and a student pilot, reportedly escaped the incident without injuries.
The aircraft crash was reported near 2001 Sportyโs Drive in Batavia, in Clermont County. Initial information indicates that the Cessna failed to take off and went down into a nearby field.
Two people were aboard the aircraft at the time of the incident. They were identified in the initial report as a flight instructor and a student pilot.
Both occupants reportedly exited the aircraft and were reported to be uninjured. According to the preliminary information, they were being transported back to Sportyโs Pilot Shop following the incident.
No injuries were reported in the information provided, although further official confirmation may be needed.
The incident occurred in the area of Sportyโs Drive in Batavia, a community in Clermont County, Ohio. The aircraft reportedly entered a field after failing to become airborne during its takeoff attempt.
Details about the aircraftโs condition, the precise circumstances of the failed takeoff and whether emergency crews or aviation investigators responded were not immediately available in the initial report.
The cause of the incident has not been established, and no additional information about possible damage to the aircraft was provided.
This is a developing story. Further details may become available as authorities confirm the circumstances surrounding the incident.