A UPS plane crashed shortly after takeoff on Tuesday around 5:15 p.m. The aircraft involved was an MD-11F, a type of freight transport plane manufactured by McDonnell Douglas, which merged with Boeing in 1997.

UPS confirmed in a statement that there were three crewmembers on board. “At this time, we have not confirmed any injuries or casualties,” the company said.

The Louisville Metro Police Department posted on X that a shelter-in-place order was being implemented near the crash site. They also reported injuries, but it was unclear whether these were sustained by the crew or individuals on the ground.

A large plume of black smoke was visible near the airport, and local TV footage showed fire and debris spread across a wide area surrounding the crash location.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) stated that the plane was en route to Honolulu. Both the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will investigate the incident.

Following the crash, Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) was closed. The airport announced on X that all arriving and departing flights were temporarily suspended.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear described the situation as serious on X and said he was heading to Louisville.

The airport is home to UPS Worldport, the company’s largest package handling facility globally. According to UPS, hundreds of their flights depart daily from Louisville.

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Credit: CNBC’s Dennis Green contributed to this report.
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