UPS aircraft crashes after departing Louisville airport, shelter-in-place issued: Officials

A UPS plane crashed after departing the Louisville Muhammad Ali Worldwide Airport in Kentucky, federal authorities mentioned Tuesday.

There are reported accidents, in keeping with the Louisville Metro Police Division, which didn’t specify what number of.

A shelter-in-place has been issued inside 5 miles of the airport, police mentioned.

“That is an lively scene with fireplace and particles. Keep away,” the Louisville Metro Police Division mentioned on social media.

UPS Flight 2976 crashed round 5:15 p.m. native time on Tuesday, in keeping with the Federal Aviation Administration. The McDonnell Douglas MD-11 was headed to Daniel Okay. Inouye Worldwide Airport in Honolulu, the company mentioned.

UPS mentioned it has been “notified of an incident/accident involving one in all our plane” in Louisville.

The airport is house to UPS Worldport, the corporate’s large bundle dealing with facility.

The FAA and the Nationwide Transportation Security Board are investigating the crash.

A big plume of smoke could possibly be seen close to the airport, which is closed, in keeping with the FAA.

The airport confirmed there was an “plane incident” and that the airfield is closed.

“Kentucky, we’re conscious of a reported airplane crash close to Louisville Worldwide Airport,” Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear mentioned on social media. “First responders are onsite, and we are going to share extra info as obtainable. Please pray for the pilots, crew and everybody affected. We’ll share extra quickly.”

Beshear mentioned Tuesday night that he’s en path to Louisville.

“The scenario is critical. Please pray for the households affected,” he mentioned.

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