Why UPS was still flying the 34-year-old MD-11 plane that crashed

The UPS freighter that crashed in Louisville was a 34-year old jet. While that’s old for a passenger plane, that’s not so unusual in the world of air cargo.

12 dead after UPS plane's engine catches fire and detaches during takeoff, officials say

UPS Flight 2976 crashed Tuesday evening as it departed Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport for Honolulu, according to the FAA.

Workers at Louisville business near UPS plane crash recall "explosion after explosion," melted clothes and chaos

At least 12 people were killed and several others injured after a UPS plane crashed shortly after taking off from the Louisville International Airport on Tuesday.

UPS Plane That Crashed Was 34 Years Old—and Repaired in September

The UPS cargo plane that crashed Tuesday was 34 years old and needed a critical repair on its fuel tank in September.The MD-11 plane was grounded in San Antonio from Sept. 3 through at least Oct. 18,

How Did the UPS Plane Crash Happen? What We Know So Far About the Fiery Collision

A UPS cargo plane caught fire while struggling to take off from the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport on Nov. 4

UPS plane crash videos show explosion; audio captures air traffic control, dispatch response

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will lead the investigation into the incident.
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