UPS has temporarily grounded its MD-11 fleet following a tragic crash in Kentucky that resulted in 14 fatalities. The incident occurred on Tuesday (November 5) when a 34-year-old MD-11 cargo plane exploded shortly after takeoff from Muhammad Ali International Airport in Louisville. The crash site, spanning half a mile, revealed the bodies of 14 victims, including a grandfather and his three-year-old granddaughter.

The plane, operated by UPS, was bound for Honolulu, Hawaii, with three crew members on board . During takeoff, the left engine detached from the wing , causing the aircraft to crash into nearby buildings. The crash resulted in a massive fire fueled by the 38,000 gallons of fuel on board.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the crash, having re

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