Washington plane crash – A horrifying incident has emerged in the United States. A plane crashed after taking off from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in the United States. The plane is believed to be a UPS cargo plane. It caught fire as soon as it landed, and massive flames erupted within seconds.
Due to the deteriorating situation at the scene, authorities have had to completely close the airport area. Residents living near the airport have been ordered to evacuate. The number of casualties is not yet known.
According to officials, UPS Flight 2976, a McDonnell Douglas MD-11F, crashed shortly after departure on November 4th at approximately 5:15 p.m. The cargo plane was flying from Louisville to Honolulu.
Some people are reported to be injured.
Some people are feared injured in the cargo plane crash. Videos posted on social media showed smoke billowing from Fern Valley and Grade Lane, south of the airport. Emergency teams have arrived at the scene, attempting to control the massive fire engulfing the plane.
‼️🇺🇸🔥Harrowing footage of a cargo plane crash in the US
▪️A McDonnell Douglas MD-11F operated by UPS exploded during takeoff from the airport in Louisville, Kentucky.
▪️After the crash, a powerful explosion and a large plume of black smoke rose short of the runway at Muhammed… pic.twitter.com/XwQMdAj8Vl
— Bernadette 🏴🇮🇪🇷🇺🇵🇸 (@BDooher) November 4, 2025
The flames are so intense that it’s difficult to get close. Louisville Metro Police reported that some people were injured. Police said on the social media platform XX that there was a fire and debris, and people were advised to stay away.
Authorities closed the airspace.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear shared information about the accident in a post on XX. He said, “First response teams are on the scene, and we will share information as soon as it becomes available. Please pray for the pilots, crew, and all those affected. We will share more information soon.” Louisville International Airport reported that a plane was involved in the accident.
