UPS, MD-11 and plane crash
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A Delta Air Lines captain’s pre-departure announcement is going viral on TikTok and X after he reassured passengers that the aircraft would not “move a single inch” unless both pilots were certain it was safe.
The captain of a Delta Air Lines regional jet involved in last month’s collision at New York’s LaGuardia Airport told
Videos show UPS Flight 2976 banking left before the accident, and officials said the plane's left engine detached entirely during takeoff.
The Delta flight from New York's LaGuardia Airport departed for Minneapolis-St. Paul on Wednesday morning after being evacuated the prior evening due to a reported bomb threat. Delta Flight 2313 to the Twin Cities had boarded when authorities were made aware of a "potential security concern,
The UPS plane, which was bound for Honolulu, appeared to catch fire, exploding during takeoff at the Louisville Airport, causing a fiery scene, leaving 12 people dead, 15 injured and 9 people are still unaccounted for.
The FAA said it would reduce flights across “high-volume” markets to maintain travel safety as air traffic controllers exhibit signs of strain during the shutdown.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says the number of fatalities from the UPS plane crash at the Louisville airport is expected to grow.
Major U.S. airlines including Delta, United, and American are canceling flights as the FAA orders reduced air traffic due to a government shutdown and staffing shortages. Passengers are being urged to monitor flights,