UPS Retires MD-11 Fleet Following Fatal Kentucky Crash

Simple Flying • 21 Feb 22:00

UPS has retired its entire fleet of McDonnell Douglas MD-11 cargo planes after a deadly crash in Louisville, Kentucky, in November 2025.

AP News • 14 Jan 22:46

The National Transportation Safety Board revealed that Boeing was aware of engine mount failures in MD-11 aircraft as early as 2011, prior to the fatal UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville, Kentucky, in November 2025.

CNN • 14 Jan 20:53

The NTSB's latest update reveals that fatigue cracking in the engine pylon led to the left engine's separation during takeoff, resulting in the fatal crash of UPS Flight 2976.

AP News • 21 Nov 02:13

The National Transportation Safety Board's preliminary report on the November 4 crash of UPS Flight 2976 in Louisville, Kentucky, includes dramatic photos and initial findings pointing to engine mount cracks as a potential cause.

WLKY • 20 Nov 17:11

The National Transportation Safety Board's preliminary report on the November 4 UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville identifies fatigue cracks and overstress failures in the aircraft's left engine pylon.

AP News • 13 Nov 00:52

Authorities have identified all 14 victims of the recent UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville, including three crew members and eleven individuals on the ground.

CBS News • 12 Nov 20:11

Authorities have confirmed the identities of all 14 victims from the recent UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville, Kentucky.

NPR • 08 Nov 07:05

UPS and FedEx have grounded their MD-11 aircraft fleets after a deadly crash in Louisville, Kentucky, killed 14 people, including three pilots.

CBS News • 08 Nov 00:37

A UPS MD-11 cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville, Kentucky, resulting in at least 14 fatalities, including all three crew members. The NTSB is investigating the incident, focusing on a persistent cockpit alarm and the detachment of the left engine during takeoff.

The Guardian • 07 Nov 00:57

A UPS cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville, Kentucky, resulting in 13 fatalities, including all three crew members. Investigations are underway to determine the cause.

CBS News • 07 Nov 00:35

The death toll from the UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville, Kentucky, has risen to 13, including all three crew members aboard. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash, focusing on maintenance records and engine failure.

NBC News • 06 Nov 14:22

A UPS cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville, Kentucky, resulting in at least 12 fatalities, including a child. Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the accident.

CNN • 06 Nov 08:00

A UPS cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff near Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, leading to multiple fatalities and prompting an NTSB investigation.

NPR • 06 Nov 06:42

A UPS cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville's Muhammad Ali International Airport, resulting in at least 12 fatalities and multiple injuries. Investigations are underway to determine the cause.

Al Jazeera • 06 Nov 04:18

A UPS cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville, Kentucky, resulting in at least 12 fatalities. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause.

AP News • 06 Nov 00:12

A UPS cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, resulting in at least 12 fatalities and significant operational disruptions.

CBS News • 05 Nov 18:47

A UPS cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville, Kentucky, leading to multiple fatalities and injuries. Investigations are underway to determine the cause.

CBS News • 05 Nov 14:36

A UPS cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, leading to at least nine fatalities and several injuries.

BBC • 05 Nov 10:15

A UPS cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, causing fatalities and injuries.

ABC News • 04 Nov 22:58

A UPS cargo plane crashed shortly after departing Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, resulting in injuries and prompting a shelter-in-place order within a five-mile radius.

CNN • 04 Nov 22:42

A UPS MD-11 cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff near Louisville's Muhammad Ali International Airport, resulting in injuries and a significant fire.