Federal investigators have released photos of an engine flying off a doomed UPS cargo plane that crashed, killing14 people in Kentucky two weeks ago.
Josh Funk And Ed WhiteFILE - This photo provided by the National Transportation Safety Board shows UPS plane crash scene on Nov. 6, 2025 in Louisville, Ky. Federal investigators released dramatic photos Thursday of an engine flying off a doomed UPS cargo plane that crashed two weeks ago,, and said there was evidence of cracks in the left wing's engine mount.
The MD-11 plane only got 30 feet off the ground, the National Transportation Safety Board said, citing the flight data recorder in its firston the plane were killed along with 11 more people on the ground near Muhammad Ali International Airport. The NTSB said the plane was not due yet for a detailed inspection of key engine mount parts that had fractures. It still needed to complete nearly 7,000 more takeoffs and landings. It was last examined in October 2021. “It appears UPS was conducting this maintenance within the required time frame, but I’m sure the FAA is now going to ponder whether that time frame is adequate,” aviation safety expert Jeff Guzzetti told The Associated Press after reading the report. A series of photos released by the NTSB shows the left engine coming off the UPS plane and flying up and over the wing as it rolled down the runway. The final image shows the plane slightly airborne with left wing ablaze. Earlier this week, Bill Moore, president of UPS Airlines, an arm of UPS, said the company is working with investigators to determine the “root cause” of the crash. “Once we determine that, then they’ll be able to develop an inspection plan,” Moore said at a news conference in Louisville. “Can we inspect it? If so, how do we repair it? How do we put it back together? And then eventually return the fleet to service. But that’s not going to happen quickly.” UPS said it has grounded its fleet of MD-11s and is using other aircraft during the busy holiday season. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.Rain returns: Wednesday weather update for the remainder of the week▶Here's how the new flu vaccines are made every year!Katy homeowners stopped a battery project, now the developer wants the state to overrule themRain chances ramp up for the weekend in HoustonFlu cases in Houston are ‘doubling’ every week as cases rise across TexasDrought expanding in Houston and SE TexasFederal court blocks Texas from using new congressional gerrymander in 2026 midtermsTariffs driving up prices on Christmas trees, decor, lights. Here’s how to saveLoved ones seek answers after hit-and-run kills 77-year-old Galveston manWhy does dry ground lead to greater risk of flooding?Here's why we don't heat as efficiently when it's this humid outLove triangle turns violent: Husband left injured after he says wife’s lover runs him overManvel raises $20K to help neighbors in need with groceriesHouston woman says headstone for family made wrong at cemeteryFrom heat to storms: What's ahead for Houston this week❄️ Discover the one place where SE Texas actually feels like winterHumble ISD school marshal pilot program will allow some employees to carry guns on campusEx-wife admits to lying about Houston astronaut hacking her bank account from spaceTariffs driving up prices on Christmas trees, decor, lights. Here’s how to saveFormer student wanted for threatening to kill Alief ISD staff after damaging cars with sledgehammerFormer student wanted for threatening to kill Alief ISD staff after damaging cars with sledgehammerDrought Worsens Across SE Texas — Rain on the HorizonLong Line Forms at Houston Food Pantry as Families Wait for AssistancePearland Dawson volleyball team headed to state semifinals
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