In a tragic incident, a cargo flight operated by UPS crashed during takeoff in Louisville, Kentucky, resulting in the deaths of at least 13 people, according to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The crash also caused significant damage, destroying two nearby businesses.

The NTSB's preliminary findings indicate that the MD-11 freighter encountered issues moments after takeoff. Just 37 seconds after the call for takeoff thrust, a persistent bell sounded in the cockpit, signaling the imminent disaster. The plane reached a height of about 100 feet before plummeting in flames off the runway.

Investigators are closely examining the aircraft's left engine, which detached from the wing. They are also reviewing the plane's maintenance history, including recent evaluations in San An

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