Shocking video captures UPS cargo plane crash

Video appears to show the plane was already ablaze before takeoff.

Online video footage has surfaced, capturing the moment a UPS cargo plane crashed during takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport on Tuesday, according to local news sources.

One video, reportedly taken by airport staff, seems to show the McDonnell Douglas MD-11 already on fire as it sped down the runway.

Shortly after, a large explosion and heavy black smoke are seen at the runway’s end, which aligns with reports of an explosion occurring near or just after the aircraft left the ground.

Additional video, filmed by onlookers, seemingly shows the jet crashing through and destroying several buildings in the vicinity of the airport.

The FAA has confirmed that UPS Flight 2976 crashed at approximately 5:15 p.m. local time, soon after its departure from Louisville, headed to Honolulu. Authorities are advising the public to stay away from the crash site, describing it as an “active scene with fire and debris.”

The NTSB is in charge of the investigation but hasn’t yet confirmed the validity of the videos in circulation. Both the NTSB and FAA have emphasized that the details surrounding the crash are still preliminary.

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