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UPS Plane Crash Kills 14, Grounds Fleet for Inspection

11/21/2025

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Story summary

Federal investigators released photos of a UPS cargo plane crash in Kentucky on November 4, 2023, which killed 14 people.
The images show the engine detaching from the aircraft and cracks in the left wing’s engine mount.
All MD-11 planes operated by UPS and FedEx are grounded for inspection as UPS Airlines collaborates with investigators.
Experts call for reevaluating maintenance schedules for aging aircraft.
The community in Louisville mourns, holding a free concert for comfort.

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Story summary

Federal investigators released photos of a UPS cargo plane crash in Kentucky on November 4, 2023, which killed 14 people.
The images show the engine detaching from the aircraft and cracks in the left wing’s engine mount.
All MD-11 planes operated by UPS and FedEx are grounded for inspection as UPS Airlines collaborates with investigators.
Experts call for reevaluating maintenance schedules for aging aircraft.
The community in Louisville mourns, holding a free concert for comfort.