UPS MD-11 Cargo Aircraft Crash: Engine Explosion and Fire Initial Analysis

On 4 November 2025, a McDonnell Douglas MD-11 cargo aircraft operated by UPS crashed shortly after take-off from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF), bound for Honolulu. At least three people have died and eleven are injured, with the death toll expected to rise. A large area around the crash site was placed under shelter-in-place orders as emergency crews responded to a massive blaze and dense smoke plume.

In this video, we cover:

What we know so far about the aircraft and the flight path

Eyewitness reports and initial footage of the crash scene

What this means for cargo aviation safety and the legacy of the MD-11 freighter fleet

A look at upcoming investigation by the FAA / NTSB

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