American delivery giants UPS and FedEx have temporarily grounded part of their cargo plane fleets after a deadly crash in Kentucky on Tuesday killed at least 14 people. The accident occurred when a UPS aircraft veered off the runway at Louisville International Airport, hit nearby business buildings, and erupted in flames. Several structures were destroyed, leading to the airport’s temporary closure.
UPS announced it would ground all MD-11 model planes, following a safety notice from manufacturer Boeing. FedEx also confirmed it would suspend use of its own MD-11s as a precaution. Rescue teams continue to search damaged buildings for more victims, as the confirmed death toll has risen to 14. Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg expressed condolences, stating, “We pray for each of the victims’ families and pray that no additional victims are lost.”
UPS explained that grounding 9% of its fleet is a safety measure and assured that contingency plans are in place to keep deliveries running. Boeing supported the move, saying it is working closely with the FAA to monitor the situation.
Before the crash, FedEx operated 28 MD-11s, while UPS had 27, according to Reuters. Both firms are major players in global air cargo, but it’s still unclear how deliveries might be affected.
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