At least 4 people were killed in Tuesday’s incident.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — UPS halted operations in Louisville Tuesday night hours after one of its cargo planes crashed moments after taking off from the airport.
At least four people were killed, but Gov. Andy Beshear said that number will likely climb. The incident happened shortly after 5 p.m. at Muhammad Ali International Airport.
The plane was headed for Hawaii.
UPS released the following statement Tuesday night:
We are terribly saddened by the accident tonight in Louisville. 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.
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. We will work tirelessly with state and local authorities on response efforts.
As a result of the accident, we are halting operations tonight at Worldport. The Next Day Air sort has been cancelled and employees should not report to work tonight.
The Louisville Worldport facility is the primary hub for UPS. About 300 flights arrive and depart in Louisville each day.