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The left engine of a UPS cargo plane carrying three crew members broke off during a fiery eruption, authorities revealed Wednesday. The resulting crash left the plane disintegrated on Tuesday evening near UPS Worldport in Louisville, Kentucky.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) provided the first official account of the disaster, revealing a sequence of events that unfolded quickly for the McDonnell Douglas MD-11. A fire erupted in the left wing during takeoff roll, followed by the engine tearing away from the plane mid-takeoff, before the plane crashed into structures beyond the airport boundary.

Todd Inman, an NTSB board member, outlined the preliminary findings during a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rw6CtQJckzE">media briefing</a>, stating that "a large plume of fire in the area of the left wing occurred during the takeoff roll."

The plane managed to gain sufficient altitude to clear the fence marking the runway's end before crashing off airport property. Airport security footage showed "the left engine detaching from the wing during the takeoff roll," according to Inman.

The plane, manufactured in 1991 and bearing the tail number N259UP, was bound for Honolulu when it crashed around 5:15 p.m. on Nov. 4. The impact ignited a fire that consumed the massive freighter and spread to nearby commercial properties, with the debris field stretching half a mile across the airport grounds and surrounding areas.

The crash claimed at least 12 lives, including a child. The precise death toll remains uncertain as emergency responders continue searching through the wreckage.

Gov. Andy Beshear indicated the number could rise, noting that 16 families had gathered at a reunification center awaiting word of loved ones. University of Louisville Hospital reported two patients in critical condition in the burn unit, while 18 others received treatment at various medical facilities.

The crash created a catastrophic chain reaction of destruction. The plane struck Kentucky Petroleum Recycling and an auto salvage yard, Grade A Auto Parts, triggering smaller explosions.

"It could have been worse," Beshear said, noting that nearby facilities—including a major Ford factory and the convention center—were narrowly spared. A local restaurant in the immediate area also escaped damage, with its employees later assisting in search-and-rescue efforts.

Some residents and workers in the surrounding area said the explosion was a shock to their sense of security.

"I didn't know if we were getting attacked. I didn't know what was going on," said Summer Dickerson, who works nearby and heard the blast.

Former federal crash investigator Jeff Guzzetti said the UPS incident bears similarities to a 1979 American Airlines accident that killed 273 people when it crashed while departing Chicago O’Hare International Airport. In that accident, the plane’s left engine also fell off, which is the same jet engine used on the UPS plane.

“It could have been the engine partially coming off and ripping out fuel lines. Or it could have been a fuel leak igniting and then burning the engine off. It’s just too soon to tell,” Guzzetti said, regarding the crash.
<h2>NTSB Begins Investigation</h2>
The NTSB assembled 28 personnel on-site on Wednesday, with dozens more supporting the investigation from the agency's Washington headquarters and field offices. The lead investigator, Chi Hoon Shin, brings 13 years of NTSB experience, including leadership roles in previous major crash investigations.

According to Inman, the NTSB has established specialized investigative groups focused on distinct technical areas. An operations group will examine the plane's history and crew responsibilities in the days preceding the crash.

A structures group will document the airframe wreckage and accident scene, calculating impact angles to determine the plane's trajectory and altitude at impact. The power plants group will scrutinize the engines and related equipment, while a systems group will analyze the plane's hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and control systems. Additional experts will examine maintenance records, air traffic control, human performance, and aircraft performance.

On Wednesday, investigators successfully found the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder—commonly referred to as "black boxes"—which investigators said should yield valuable data once analyzed in the NTSB laboratory in Washington.

Inman cautioned that "several days" would be required to examine the devices, as specialists must carefully examine the recorders and cross-reference findings while investigations continue on the ground. The audio recordings will not be released publicly "out of respect for those who are involved in the aircraft," Inman said.

The left engine, clearly visible in photos taken at the scene, now rests on the airfield. Inman confirmed that investigators believe this is indeed the engine from the plane’s left side, correlating with video showing the engine separating during flight. Recovery teams are conducting what the NTSB calls a "foreign object debris," or FOD, walk, using drones and video footage to map and recover each piece of evidence before storing it in a secure location.

UPS confirmed to the NTSB that the plane had not been delayed before departure and that no maintenance work was performed immediately before takeoff, Inman said in response to questions from reporters.

Flight records show the plane had been on the ground in San Antonio from Sept. 3 through Oct. 18.

UPS Worldport functions as the company's global aviation hub. The facility employs more than 20,000 people in the region, handles 300 flights daily, and processes more than 400,000 packages hourly.

"We all know somebody who works at UPS," said Betsy Ruhe, a Louisville Metro Council member. "And they're all texting their friends, their family, trying to make sure everyone is safe."

The airport resumed limited operations on Wednesday, with at least one runway reopened. The NTSB said it was hopeful additional runways could return to service shortly.

Inman noted that fire departments monitored occasional flare-ups throughout the night as crews worked to secure the scene. Clean up faces logistical challenges as the debris field is vast and partially scattered across a recycling facility and other commercial sites, with residual fuel scattered across the site posing a safety hazard.

The investigation will continue for at least one week, possibly longer, with parties on the investigation—including manufacturers, aircraft operators, and unions—expected to be formally announced Thursday. All parties cooperating with the NTSB have agreed not to release documents or public statements regarding the investigation without the agency's permission, Inman said.

Investigators are asking the public to report any debris discovered in yards or business locations to <a href="mailto:witness@ntsb.gov">witness@ntsb.gov</a>.

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

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