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What caused the UPS plane crash?

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The UPS plane crash in Louisville was caused by the detachment of the left engine during takeoff, which led to a massive fire and loss of control. Investigators are focusing on the engine failure, with cockpit warning bells sounding for 25 seconds before the crash. The incident resulted in catastrophic damage and multiple fatalities.

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At least 14 people killed in UPS plane crash, officials say

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  • A UPS cargo plane crashed in Louisville, Kentucky, after an engine detached during takeoff, killing at least 14 people.
  • UPS and FedEx grounded their MD-11 fleets following the crash. 17s
  • Victims include crew members, local residents, and several are still missing. 47s
  • NTSB investigators and the Kentucky National Guard are on site; cockpit warning bells gave pilots only 25 seconds to react. 1m 26s
  • Authorities are maintaining hoses at the crash site to control ongoing spot fires. 2m 28s
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At least 14 people killed in UPS plane crash, officials say
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CBS News
2 hours ago
At least 14 people killed in UPS plane crash, officials say

The plane crashed into buildings and erupted into a fireball after an engine detached from a wing during takeoff on Tuesday.

Man says he was trapped by fire in auto shop after UPS plane crash
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CBS America
2 days ago
Man says he was trapped by fire in auto shop after UPS plane crash

Moments after takeoff, the UPS cargo plane's left engine detached from the wing, causing a crash and massive fire.

UPS plane's cockpit voice recorder, data recorder recovered
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2 days ago
UPS plane's cockpit voice recorder, data recorder recovered

The NTSB believes the plane's left engine fell from the wing during takeoff, which may have contributed to the crash.

UPS plane crash was so hot that it melted people's clothes: Witness
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CBS America
2 days ago
UPS plane crash was so hot that it melted people's clothes: Witness

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) believes the plane's engine fell from the wing during takeoff; at least 12 people are now confirmed dead.

UPS plane crash death toll rises to at least 12
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CBS America
3 days ago
UPS plane crash death toll rises to at least 12

Investigators are focusing on a possible engine failure that occurred shortly after takeoff.

Video shows moment UPS plane crashes in Kentucky, killing nine
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3 days ago
Video shows moment UPS plane crashes in Kentucky, killing nine

Video shows the jet's left wing on fire as it attempted takeoff, quickly losing altitude and exploding.

What investigators will be looking for in the deadly UPS plane crash
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3 days ago
What investigators will be looking for in the deadly UPS plane crash

Video shows the area where the left wing engine should be is on fire, and as the plane attempts takeoff, flames appear from the back of the second engine.

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