Death Toll from Louisville UPS Plane Crash Rises to 14, Officials Continue Recovery Efforts

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has confirmed that another victim has been recovered from the site of the Louisville plane crash, bringing the number of confirmed fatalities to at least 14.

In a statement, Governor Beshear expressed his condolences to the victims’ families and the Louisville community, calling it “an incredibly difficult day for Kentucky.” He urged everyone to keep the families, first responders, and all those affected in their thoughts and prayers.

Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg also confirmed that the most recent recovery raised the death toll to 14, adding that several people remain unaccounted for as the search of the debris continues. Among the victims are believed to be the three UPS crew members who were on board the aircraft when it went down.

The UPS cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff around 5:15 p.m. on November 4th, as it departed Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport for Honolulu. Witnesses reported seeing a large fireball and heavy smoke as the plane’s left wing ignited and one of its three engines detached during takeoff.

Three days after the crash, investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) continue to examine the scene, which remains an active debris field. Small fires and smoke have still been observed in the area as crews work carefully to recover evidence and locate additional victims.

Officials say the investigation is ongoing as federal and local agencies work together to determine what caused the tragic accident.