The families of two victims of the November 4th UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville, Kentucky, have filed wrongful death lawsuits. The lawsuits name UPS, UPS Air, Boeing, GE, and VT San Antonio Aerospace as defendants, alleging the crash was caused by corporate decisions to keep aging MD-11 aircraft in service without proper inspections. The plane, which crashed shortly after takeoff, resulted in 14 fatalities, including three pilots and those on the ground. Both the FAA and NTSB are investigating the crash, with a final report expected in 2026.
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According to a new lawsuit, a fatal UPS cargo plane crash in Kentucky resulted from corporate decisions prioritizing profit over safety, specifically by continuing to operate older aircraft without enhancing maintenance protocols. The crash, which occurred during takeoff due to engine detachment and subsequent wing cracks, claimed the lives of three pilots and eleven people on the ground. The lawsuit, naming UPS, General Electric, Boeing, and VT San Antonio Aerospace, alleges that the nearly 30-year-old MD-11 jets were unsafe, with inadequate inspections potentially failing to identify the cracks. Following the incident, the Federal Aviation Administration grounded all remaining MD-11s, with potential for costly repairs or replacements, while legal proceedings continue.
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A UPS cargo plane crashed and exploded in a massive fireball upon takeoff from Louisville, Kentucky, killing at least seven people and injuring 11 others. The plane, departing for Honolulu, experienced a fire on its left wing before crashing and impacting nearby businesses. The death toll included individuals not on the aircraft, and authorities halted operations at the UPS Worldport hub while the National Transportation Safety Board launched an investigation. The airport was shut down with an expected reopening for Wednesday morning.
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