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Federal investigators released telling images on Thursday showing the engine of a UPS cargo plane separating from the aircraft moments before it crashed in Louisville, Kentucky, on Nov. 4, killing 14 people on board and nearby.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) revealed that the engine mount was already cracking before the catastrophic failure. Cracks had developed in the left wing's engine mount, a critical component that holds engines in place during flight.

A series of six photographs released by the NTSB documented the mechanical failure. The images show the engine beginning to detach before breaking free and flying upward over the wing. As the engine separated, flames erupted. Another photo captures the wing engulfed in fire. The final image shows the aircraft attempting to get airborne.

This combination photo provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) via UPS shows a sequence of framegrabs made from video where an engine is seen detaching from the plane's left wing upon takeoff at the Louisville International Airport in Louisville, Ky., on Nov. 4, 2025. (UPS/NTSB via AP)

The MD-11 plane rose only 30 feet off the ground before the structural damage became too severe. The plane crashed near Muhammad Ali International Airport, destroying buildings and vehicles.

The crash killed three pilots on board: Captain Dana Diamond, 62, a longtime pilot and volunteer firefighter; Captain Richard Wartenberg, 57; and First Officer Lee Truitt, 45. Eleven additional people died on the ground, including children, workers, and residents.

Among those killed was Louisnes "Lou" Fedon, 47, who died along with his 3-year-old granddaughter Kimberly Asa. Angela Anderson, 45, a mother, also perished. John Spray, 45, was working at Grade A Auto Parts & Recycling when the plane struck the building. Matthew Sweets, 37, an electrician and father of two, suffered severe burns and died days later. Other victims included Carlos Fernandez, 52; Trinadette "Trina" Chavez, 37; Tony Crain, 65; John Loucks, 52; Megan Washburn, 35; and Ella Petty Whorton, 31.

Federal investigators said the plane was not scheduled for a detailed inspection of the engine mount parts until much later. According to the NTSB preliminary report, the aircraft still needed nearly 7,000 more takeoffs and landings before inspection was required. The plane had last been examined in October 2021.

"It appears UPS was conducting this maintenance within the required time frame, but I'm sure the FAA is now going to ponder whether that time frame is adequate," former federal crash investigator Jeff Guzzetti said.

The exact timing of when the cracks began remains unclear. Aviation expert John Cox explained that fatigue cracks are "normal wear and tear on an aircraft." Metal parts like engine mounts vibrate constantly during flight and develop cracks. The question is how often these parts should be inspected.

The cockpit voice recorder captured an alarm bell sounding about 37 seconds after the UPS crew requested takeoff thrust, according to the NTSB report released Nov. 7.

Sean Garber, whose auto salvage yard near the airport was hit by the plane, said he believes the crash was preventable. "It's one thing to be involved in a natural disaster and another thing to be involved in a man-made, human error tragedy, and that's what we believe this is," he said.

The crash echoes a similar disaster from decades past. In 1979, an American Airlines DC-10, the predecessor to the MD-11, crashed in Chicago when the left engine and pylon assembly separated, killing 273 people.

Following the UPS crash, the Federal Aviation Administration grounded all MD-11 aircraft used by UPS, FedEx, and Western Global, as well as related DC-10s, until they can be inspected and repaired. The FAA has not specified what inspections and repairs will be required.

MD-11 aircraft represent approximately 9 percent of the UPS fleet and 4 percent of the FedEx fleet.

Bill Moore, president of UPS Airlines, said the company is working with investigators, but added that the recovery process will not happen quickly. "Once we determine that, then they'll be able to develop an inspection plan," Moore said at a news conference in Louisville.

Former federal crash investigator Alan Diehl urged the FAA to reconsider maintenance schedules and consider high-tech inspection methods. "It is clear that engine pylon attachment failures are these aircraft's Achilles' heels," Diehl said.

According to Boeing statistics, the MD-11 and DC-10 have some of the highest accident rates of any commercial aircraft.

<a href="https://www.ntd.com/louisville-mayor-releases-names-of-14-victims-in-ups-plane-crash_1107686.html">Louisville</a> continues to mourn. Mayor Craig Greenberg released the names of all 14 victims and urged the community to support all the grieving families. UPS announced it would cover funeral expenses for all victims. A Community Resource Center was established for those affected.

<em>The Associated Press contributed to this report.</em>

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