Death toll of UPS plane crash climbs
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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.
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 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.
TWO United Airlines planes crashed on the runway of LaGuardia in New York, as the airport grappled with monster delays. One plane, having landed from Orlando, Florida, bashed into the tail of
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.
Major airlines including American, Delta, and United have responded to the FAA's decision to reduce flights by 10% at 40 airports starting Friday.
Fires are still burning and the death toll is expected to rise after a UPS aircraft exploded during takeoff at Louisville airport.