LOUISVILLE, Ky. —

Satellite images show the devastating damage after a deadly UPS plane crash in Louisville earlier this week.

The crash, which happened around 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, caused a massive fire, with giant plumes of smoke spanning a half a mile around the airport. The MD-11 plane crashed during takeoff at the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. Three crew members were on board. Advertisement

Satellite images from Vantor show the before and after of the scene at the airport.

Satellite image ©2025 Vantor Overview of Muhammad Ali Airport taken Nov. 5.Satellite image ©2025 Vantor

Satellite image ©2025 Vantor Damaged building next to runwaySatellite image ©2025 Vantor

Satellite image ©2025 Vantor Before crash, closer view of industrial areaSatellite image ©2025 Va

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