FBI Assisting with UPS Jet Crash Investigation
Evidence response teams from the FBI headquarters and several field offices have arrived in Louisville to support NTSB investigators in probing the crash of a UPS cargo plane at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
Crash Details and Investigation Efforts
The MD-11F jet crashed during the late afternoon of November 6, 2025. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reported that the left engine separated from the wing while the plane was on its takeoff roll. The engine was recovered on the airport grounds between the parallel runways.
- FBI teams are actively searching the airport grounds for debris.
- Agents are also collecting debris from nearby homes and businesses.
- FBI bomb technicians are present to ensure the area remains safe.
Casualty Report
"Nine people remain missing. Twelve people have been confirmed dead following the fiery crash," said Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg during a briefing on November 6, 2025.
The names of the victims will be released by the Jefferson County Coroner's Office.
Summary
The FBI is collaborating closely with the NTSB in the aftermath of the UPS jet crash, conducting thorough debris recovery and ensuring public safety amid ongoing search and rescue efforts.
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