A dramatic video has captured the horrifying moment a UPS plane loaded with fuel crashed at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, resulting in at least three deaths and 11 injuries. The footage, taken from a vehicle on a nearby road, shows a massive fireball and a towering plume of black and gray smoke, visible for miles. The driver of the vehicle, visibly shaken, can be heard shouting as flames consume what remains of the aircraft on the runway. The aircraft was believed to be on its way to Honolulu when it crashed during takeoff around 5:15 p.m. ET.
According to local authorities, the UPS Flight 2976, carrying three crew members, crashed onto the roof of the Kentucky Petroleum Recycling building after departing from SDF. Governor Andy Beshear described the incident as ‘catastrophic,’ noting the severe impact on nearby businesses, including the unaccounted for employees at Grade A Auto Parts. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are currently investigating the cause of the crash. A shelter-in-place order has been issued for nearby neighborhoods due to the overwhelming smoke and debris, raising concerns about the potential for further hazardous conditions. The Louisville Metro Police Department and Fire Department have not yet released detailed statements about the incident, and Fox News Digital has reached out for further information and clarification.