UPS Cargo Jet Crash

Boeing MD-11 freighter aircraft parked on the tarmac, symbolizing the FAA grounding of the type after a deadly UPS crash in Louisville.

FAA Emergency Airworthiness Directive Grounds MD-11 planes After Deadly UPS Crash

November 8, 2025 — Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD 2025-23-51) grounding all Boeing MD-11 and MD-11F aircraft following the fatal crash of a UPS Airlines freighter in Louisville, Kentucky

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Aerial view showing thick smoke and fire after the crash of a UPS cargo jet near Louisville Airport.

UPS Cargo Jet Crashes After Takeoff in Louisville; Imagery Suggests Engine Separation

A UPS cargo aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport on Tuesday evening, killing at least seven people, with that number expected to rise. The three-member crew on board the freighter are believed to have died.

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