NTSB plane crash update: UPS plane’s left wing caught fire and engine fell off before Louisville wreck | 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 21:01 GMTBall of fire erupts after UPS plane explodes on takeoffInvestigators have recovered the black box from a UPS cargo plane that crashed and exploded at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport Tuesday.Nine people were killed, 11 were injured and a search continues for any remaining victims.The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) provided an update on Wednesday regarding the details of the accident.The incident occurred during takeoff, with the plane's left wing catching fire and its engine detaching before the crash.An NTSB official stated that government shutdown staffing shortages were not believed to be a factor, as the FAA control tower was fully staffed at the time.In fullBlack box recovered after ‘catastrophic’ UPS plane crash as death roll expected to climbThank 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