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UPS grounding MD-11 planes following deadly Kentucky crash

Nov 7, 2025, 10:14 PM | Updated: Nov 8, 2025, 2:48 pm

This photo provided by the National Transportation Safety Board shows UPS plane crash scene on Thur...

This photo provided by the National Transportation Safety Board shows UPS plane crash scene on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025 in Louisville, Ky. (NTSB via AP)
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — UPS will ground its fleet of MD-11 planes “out of an abundance of caution” following a deadly crash at its global aviation hub in Kentucky, the company announced late Friday.

The MD-11 aircrafts make up about 9% of its airline fleet, according to the company.

“We made this decision proactively at the recommendation of the aircraft manufacturer,” the statement said. “Nothing is more important to us than the safety of our employees and the communities we serve.”

The crash Tuesday at UPS Worldpor in Louisville, Kentucky, killed 14 people, including the three pilots on the MD-11 that was headed for Honolulu.

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