LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Following a devastating crash at its global aviation hub in Kentucky, UPS has announced a temporary grounding of its fleet of MD-11 aircraft, comprising about 9% of their airline fleet. The decision was made out of an 'abundance of caution' and upon the recommendation of the aircraft manufacturer. The tragic incident on Tuesday claimed the lives of 14 individuals, including the three pilots aboard the MD-11 plane that was meant for Honolulu.
The cargo plane had barely lifted off when alarms began to sound in the cockpit, alerting the crew of a critical situation. This mishap is being investigated to determine why the indicators activated prior to an engine fire and subsequent crash that resulted in a significant fireball upon impact.
As the investigation progresses, a former federal crash investigator remarked on the critical nature of the decision-making moments during the takeoff phase when pilots are often past the point of no return. Dramatic footage of the crash has surfaced, providing various perspectives on the catastrophic event.
UPS has reinstated some operations at Worldport, their largest hub, which processes over 400,000 packages per hour. However, the exact timeline for the resumption of MD-11 operations remains uncertain as safety remains a priority.
The cargo plane had barely lifted off when alarms began to sound in the cockpit, alerting the crew of a critical situation. This mishap is being investigated to determine why the indicators activated prior to an engine fire and subsequent crash that resulted in a significant fireball upon impact.
As the investigation progresses, a former federal crash investigator remarked on the critical nature of the decision-making moments during the takeoff phase when pilots are often past the point of no return. Dramatic footage of the crash has surfaced, providing various perspectives on the catastrophic event.
UPS has reinstated some operations at Worldport, their largest hub, which processes over 400,000 packages per hour. However, the exact timeline for the resumption of MD-11 operations remains uncertain as safety remains a priority.
