Preliminary
14 fatal, 2 serious, 21 minor
Nov 4, 2025
N259UP crash at Louisville, KY
Mcdonnell Douglas MD-11F — Part(s) separation from AC at SDF (Louisville, KY)
DateNov 4, 2025
Tail numberN259UP
AircraftMcdonnell Douglas MD-11F · Mcdonnell Douglas MD-11 · MD11
LocationSDF — Louisville, KY
Phase of flightTakeoff
OperationPart 121
Injuries14 fatal, 2 serious, 21 minor
NTSB caseDCA26MA024
Report summary
Part(s) separation from AC during takeoff Injuries: 14 fatal, 2 serious, 21 minor. Conditions: VMC. In work.
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