UPS and FedEx Suspend MD-11 Flights After Crash in Kentucky

• UPS and FedEx have suspended MD-11 flights following the crash in Kentucky.
• The number of fatalities has increased to 14, among the victims is a child.
• The investigation into the crash is ongoing, the causes of the accident have not yet been established.

UPS and FedEx have temporarily suspended part of their cargo flights following the crash that occurred on November 5 near Louisville International Airport in Kentucky. The UPS MD-11 flight, which was on a route to Honolulu, collided with the ground during takeoff, resulting in a major fire and claiming the lives of 14 individuals, including three pilots.

During the accident, the aircraft caught fire and crashed into a nearby building, leading to significant damage. The decision to suspend MD-11 aircraft was made based on the recommendations of the manufacturer Boeing. UPS stated that the safety of its employees and the community is their highest priority.

At this moment, the causes of the crash have not been determined. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the incident. They found that during takeoff one of the engines detached from the wing, which triggered the accident.

Preliminary information from the NTSB about the crash is not available, but it is already known that the aircraft did not require technical maintenance on the day of the accident. The search for possible victims among the destroyed buildings is still ongoing.

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