Breaking reports indicate a UPS MD-11 cargo plane has crashed near Louisville, Kentucky airport, according to CNN. Emergency responders are on the scene, and a shelter-in-place order is in effect for all locations within a five-mile radius of the airport, prioritizing public safety. The FAA and NTSB will conduct investigations and further updates will follow as they are available.
The McDonnell Douglas MD-11F, now a Boeing product, is a wide-body freighter capable of carrying substantial amounts of cargo and fuel. CNN reports this aircraft model can hold up to 38,000 gallons of fuel, raising concerns about the potential for fire and environmental hazards. Initial reports from the scene have been circulating through social media, including video shared by user @BEASTfromEAST73. Investigations will determine the cause of the crash.