Watch: Scary footage shows exact moment UPS cargo plane crashed near Louisville airport

A video shows the UPS cargo jet crashing near Louisville airport Thursday afternoon, triggering a massive fire and smoke.

Updated on: Nov 5, 2025, 05:17:39 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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A UPS Airlines cargo plane crashed near the Muhmmad Ali International Airport in Louisville, Kentucky, on Thursday afternoon. The aircraft involved in the crash is reportedly an MD-11 cargo aircraft that was on its way from Louisville to Honolulu.

A fireball erupts near airport property after reports of a plane crash at Louisville International Airport, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, in Louisville. (AP)

A video has surfaced of the plane crash, which shows the exact moment that the UPS cargo jet went down near the airport, causing a massive explosion sound, along with fire and smoke.

Reports indicate that there were injuries, but their details of the injuries are not clear at the moment. UPS said three people were on board the aircraft. Louisville Metro Police Department is responding to the incident.

Here's the video showing the exact moment the plane crashed in Louisville on Tuesday.

The United Parcel Service, which operates its primary hub in Worldport, Louisville, confirmed on X that one of its aircraft was involved in the crash. A shelter-in-place was issued in a five-mile radius of the area, including Fern Valley Road where the crash occurred.

The Federal Aviation Authority and the Air Traffic Control, the agencies confirmed.

This story is being updated.

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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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