Louisville plane crash: Fire erupts near Muhammad Ali airport, injuries reported; Videos

A plane crashed near Muhammad Ali International Airport in Louisville, Kentucky, Tuesday, sparking a fire. Reports claimed it is an UPS Airlines plane.

Updated on: Nov 5, 2025, 04:36:13 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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A UPS plane crashed near Muhammad Ali International airport in Louisville, Kentucky on Tuesday afternoon. It caused a large fire and smoke in the area. Videos showed massive smoke as the blaze burned. The aircraft involved in the crash was a UPS Airlines plane, CNN reported citing sources.

Here's the video of the crash on Fern Valley road:

The extent of the injuries is not clear at the moment. A shelter-in-place has been issued in the nearby areas.

Here's another video from near the crash site:

What We Know About The UPS Aircraft That Crashed In Louisville

Details on the aircraft that went down in Louisville on Tuesday are limited. Flight radar data indicated that UPS Airlines, numbered UPS MD-11 lost signal near the airport. The flight was going from Louisville to Honolulu before it crashed.

Thought, as of now, the details of the plane crash are unconfirmed, Flight Radar said on X.

This is a developing story.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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