UPS plane crashes on takeoff from Kentucky, leaving at least 7 dead

A UPS cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville airport, resulting in seven fatalities and eleven injuries. The crash ignited fires in an industrial area near the airport, halting flight operations. The Louisville airport, a major UPS global hub, expected to reopen Wednesday morning, with potential delivery disruptions for airborne and international packages. The triple-engine plane, bound for Honolulu, had three crew members, none of whom survived. Four deaths were confirmed on the ground, with survivors suffering serious injuries. It was the first UPS plane crash since August 2013. One possible cause being examined is that one engine possibly detached before the crash, resulting in a fire. The 34-year-old MD-11 freighter reached a low altitude and speed before sharply descending. The NTSB is leading the investigation, which may take up to two years to be finished.