A tragic incident unfolded at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Kentucky on Tuesday evening when a UPS cargo plane crashed during takeoff, resulting in at least nine fatalities and 11 injuries. The MD-11 jet, en route to Honolulu, Hawaii, was carrying 38,000 gallons of fuel, which exacerbated the ensuing blaze. The fire quickly spread beyond the runway, engulfing nearby buildings and burning for hours. Aviation experts speculate that the crash was caused by the failure of one engine and damage to another, though the exact cause remains under investigation. Footage reviewed by BBC Verify shows the plane’s left wing engulfed in flames before it tilted and crashed, creating a massive fireball. The incident prompted a shelter-in-place order for local residents and mobilized hundreds of firefighters. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has launched an investigation, which could take up to two years to complete.