Multiple injuries reported after plane crash near airport in Louisville | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJosh MarcusWednesday 05 November 2025 00:07 GMTFire and smoke mark where a UPS cargo plane crashed near Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (Getty Images)A plane crashed near Muhammad Ali International Airport in Louisville, Kentucky, on Tuesday evening, causing injuries and a plume of black smoke.The Louisville Metropolitan Police Department described the crash site as an "active scene with fire and debris" with multiple injuries reported.The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed a UPS plane crashed around 5:15 pm local time after departing the airport.Muhammad Ali International Airport is a major operational hub for UPS.The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board will conduct an investigation into the incident.In fullPlane crash near Louisville airport as police respond to reports of injuries and ‘active scene of fire and debris’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in