UPS MD-11 Air Crash | Engine Explosion, Fire | Initial Analysis
On 4 November 2025, a McDonnell Douglas MD-11 cargo aircraft operated by UPS crashed shortly after take-off from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF), bound for Honolulu. At least three people have died and eleven are injured, with the death toll expected to rise. A large area around the crash site was placed under shelter-in-place orders as emergency crews responded to a massive blaze and dense smoke plume.
In this video, we cover:
What we know so far about the aircraft and the flight path
Eyewitness reports and initial footage of the crash scene
What this means for cargo aviation safety and the legacy of the MD-11 freighter fleet
A look at upcoming investigation by the FAA / NTSB
What Happened in Louisville? Pilot Reacts to Crash Footage
Captain Steeeve breaks down the recent plane crash in Louisville, carefully reviewing the known facts and the footage that has surfaced so far. In this episode, he walks through the sequence of events, what investigators will be looking at, and the factors that may have contributed to the accident. As always, he avoids speculation and focuses on verified information, pilot training, and aviation safety.
He explains how pilots are trained to handle situations like this, what emergency procedures were likely followed, and how incidents like this are investigated to make flying safer for everyone. Whether you’re a pilot, an aviation student, or someone who just wants to understand what happened, his goal is to provide clarity without sensationalism.
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