Why UPS was still flying the 34-year-old MD-11 plane that crashed

The UPS freighter that crashed in Louisville was a 34-year old jet. While that’s old for a passenger plane, that’s not so unusual in the world of air cargo.

Workers at Louisville business near UPS plane crash recall "explosion after explosion," melted clothes and chaos

At least 12 people were killed and several others injured after a UPS plane crashed shortly after taking off from the Louisville International Airport on Tuesday.

UPS Plane That Crashed Was 34 Years Old—and Repaired in September

The UPS cargo plane that crashed Tuesday was 34 years old and needed a critical repair on its fuel tank in September.The MD-11 plane was grounded in San Antonio from Sept. 3 through at least Oct. 18,

UPS Plane Crash Footage Labeled Among Most ‘Terrifying’ Ever Seen Online

"Looking at this MD-11 UPS crash , this is some of the most terrifying and sad footages I have seen," Ahmed Baokbah told Newsweek.

In the shadow of a plane crash fireball, this Louisville bar rushed to evacuate

Debbie Self, the owner of Stooges Bar in Louisville, said she can't believe "it’s still there" after a UPS plane crashed Nov. 4.

UPS plane crash: Engine off left wing detached during flight, NTSB says

The fire from the crashed UPS cargo plane covers nearly a half-mile. The NTSB has recovered the plane's black box for investigation.
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