Tragic Air Disaster in the US:
Cargo Plane Goes Down Minutes After Take-Off from Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky (US): A devastating air accident occurred early Wednesday morning when a cargo aircraft crashed shortly after take-off from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, killing at least three crew members on board.
According to officials, the plane went down just a few miles from the airport, near a wooded area adjacent to a residential neighborhood. Witnesses reported hearing a loud explosion moments after take-off, followed by a massive fireball rising into the sky. Emergency response teams from Louisville Fire and Rescue and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department rushed to the scene to contain the blaze and search for survivors.
Authorities have confirmed that no civilians on the ground were injured, though debris spread across a wide area, causing damage to some nearby structures. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have launched a joint investigation to determine the cause of the crash.
Preliminary reports suggest the aircraft may have experienced engine failure shortly after departure. The type of cargo, flight destination, and airline operator have not yet been disclosed, pending confirmation from aviation authorities.
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg expressed condolences to the victims’ families, calling the incident “a heartbreaking tragedy for our city and the aviation community.”
Investigators are expected to analyze flight data and cockpit voice recorders once they are recovered from the wreckage. Further updates are anticipated as officials release verified information about the cause of the crash.
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