Cracked part had been flagged ahead of Kentucky plane crash that killed 15 people
A recent hearing revealed that a cracked part on a UPS cargo plane was flagged prior to its crash in November 2025, which resulted in the deaths of 15 people. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the incident, focusing on the design requirements and oversight of the aircraft components. Families of the victims are seeking answers as the NTSB continues its inquiry into the crash.
- ▪The UPS freight plane crash occurred on November 4, 2025, in Louisville, Kentucky.
- ▪The NTSB found fatigue cracks in a support structure on the left pylon of the plane.
- ▪The crash resulted in the deaths of all three crew members and 12 people on the ground, with 23 others injured.
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Plumes of smoke rise from the area of a UPS cargo plane crash on 4 November 2025, in Louisville, Kentucky. Photograph: Jon Cherry/APView image in fullscreenPlumes of smoke rise from the area of a UPS cargo plane crash on 4 November 2025, in Louisville, Kentucky. Photograph: Jon Cherry/APUS newsCracked part had been flagged ahead of Kentucky plane crash that killed 15 peopleNew information surfaced at hearing into the UPS freight plane crash, which happened in November 2025Edward Helmore and agenciesTue 19 May 2026 14.31 EDTLast modified on Tue 19 May 2026 14.32 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) revealed on Tuesday that it is reviewing reports of cracks in a wing mount before the left engine sheared off from a UPS freight airplane on…
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