UPS and FedEx Ground Cargo Planes Amid Safety Review After Deadly Kentucky Crash

Breaking News: UPS and FedEx Ground Some Cargo Planes After Kentucky Air Disaster At least 14 people have died in a devastating air disaster in Kentucky after a UPS cargo plane burst into flames shortly after take-off, colliding with neighboring business premises and triggering a massive fire that gutted several buildings and closed Louisville International Airport. In response, UPS and FedEx have temporarily grounded part of their fleets of cargo planes, citing instructions from manufacturer Boeing. The UPS MD-11 aircraft crashed on Tuesday, with officials confirming the death toll rose to 14 after another body was found, and buildings caught up in the fire are still being searched for more victims. Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg expressed his condolences, saying, "We pray for each of the victims' families and pray that no additional victims are lost." UPS grounded 9 of its MD-11 models out of an "abundance of caution," while FedEx followed suit, grounding its own MD-11 fleet. Boeing, the manufacturer of the aircraft, instructed UPS to ground the planes. The cause of the deadly crash has yet to be determined. The immediate impact of the disaster has been significant, with Louisville International Airport closed and several buildings destroyed. Emergency services are still on the scene, and officials are working to determine the cause of the crash. The MD-11 aircraft is a type of wide-body cargo plane, commonly used by UPS and FedEx for long-haul flights. The plane's design and safety features have been the subject of scrutiny in the wake of the disaster. As the investigation into the crash continues, officials will work to determine the cause of the disaster and implement any necessary safety measures to prevent similar incidents in the future. The grounding of the cargo planes is a precautionary measure, and it is unclear how long the planes will be out of service.