NTSB Investigates UPS Cargo Plane Crash Following Engine Detachment
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is conducting hearings to investigate the cause of a UPS cargo plane crash that occurred on November 4, 2025. The crash involved a McDonnell Douglas MD-11 jet that lost its left engine and pylon shortly after takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. The plane, en route to Hawaii, crashed into nearby businesses, resulting in a massive fireball and the deaths of 15 people, including three pilots and 12 individuals on the ground. The NTSB is examining why Boeing did not address known structural vulnerabilities in the aircraft, despite warnings dating back to 2011. The hearings are crucial for ongoing civil litigation against UPS, Boeing, and other parties, as survivors and victims' families seek accountability for the disaster. 
