Plane crashes during takeoff in Kentucky – skids into nearby buildings leaving at least 7 dead

At least 11 others were injured, and several remain unaccounted for, including the three UPS crew members who were on board when the plane went down.

Shocking video footage

Dashcam and bystander videos have captured the horrifying moment the cargo jet skidded off the runway and exploded. Flames engulfed nearby structures within seconds, sending plumes of thick black smoke into the air.

Clips shared online show fire trucks and emergency vehicles swarming the crash site as crews fought to control the raging fire well into the night.

Investigation Underway

By midnight, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg said the fire was mostly contained, but the full extent of the devastation remained unclear.

“There are more than a 100 firefighters from across the region still on the scene working to make it safe for everyone in our community,” Greenberg said.

“The airport is closed for this evening, will be open tomorrow morning,” Greenberg said.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are expected to begin their investigation Wednesday morning.

UPS Responds

In a statement, UPS expressed heartbreak over the crash.Continue reading…