News Brief
Summary
A UPS cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville, Kentucky, resulting in at least 11 fatalities. The investigation has revealed an engine detached from the wing during takeoff.
Key Points
- Event: UPS MD-11F cargo plane crash after takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
- Casualties: At least 11 fatalities confirmed; officials fear the number may rise to 12.
- Cause: NTSB investigation found a fire in the left wing caused the left engine to detach during takeoff.
- Investigation: The cockpit voice recorder (black box) has been recovered, though damaged. The NTSB team will be on site for at least a week.
- Response: Kentucky’s governor declared a state of emergency. The focus has shifted from rescue to recovery.
- Impact: The airport was temporarily closed, UPS package sorting in Louisville was halted, and a shelter-in-place order was issued near the crash site.
新闻简报
总结
一架UPS货运飞机从肯塔基州路易斯维尔起飞后不久坠毁，造成至少11人死亡。调查显示，飞机起飞时机翼上一个引擎脱落。
关键点
- 事件: UPS MD-11F 货运飞机从路易斯维尔穆罕默德·阿里国际机场起飞后坠毁。
- 伤亡: 已确认至少11人死亡；官员担心死亡人数可能升至12人。
- 原因: 美国国家运输安全委员会调查发现，起飞时机翼左翼起火导致左引擎脱落。
- 调查: 驾驶舱语音记录器（黑匣子）已找到，但有热损伤。NTSB调查团队将在现场停留至少一周。
- 应对: 肯塔基州州长宣布进入紧急状态。工作重点已从救援转向善后恢复。
- 影响: 机场暂时关闭，UPS在路易斯维尔的包裹分拣作业暂停，坠机现场附近发布了就地避难令。
Original Article Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/11/04/ups-plane-louisville.html