Plane crashes during takeoff in Kentucky – skids into nearby buildings leaving at least 7 dead

January 7, 2026 by youssef

Investigation Underway
By midnight, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg said the fire was mostly contained, but the full extent of the devastation remained unclear.

“There are more than a 100 firefighters from across the region still on the scene working to make it safe for everyone in our community,” Greenberg said.

“The airport is closed for this evening, will be open tomorrow morning,” Greenberg said.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are expected to begin their investigation Wednesday morning.

UPS Responds
In a statement, UPS expressed heartbreak over the crash.

“Our heartfelt thoughts are with everyone involved. UPS is committed to the safety of our employees, our customers and the communities we serve. This is particularly true in Louisville, home to our airline and thousands of UPSers,” the statement said.

“We are engaged with the National Transportation Safety Board’s investigation of the accident and are staying in close contact with the Federal Aviation Administration,” the statement added. “We will work tirelessly with state and local authorities on response efforts.”