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noviembre 9, 2025
UPS suspende los vuelos de sus aviones de carga MD-11 tras el accidente en Kentucky
La empresa de paquetería UPS anunció el viernes la suspensión temporal de los vuelos de su flota de aviones de carga MD-11, después de que uno de ellos se viera involucrado esta semana en un accidente en Kentucky en el que murieron 14 personas. Un McDonnell Douglas MD-11, con destino Hawái, se estrelló el martes […]
TL;DR
- UPS suspended its MD-11 cargo flights after a plane crashed in Kentucky, killing 14 people.
- The MD-11 aircraft was en route to Hawaii and crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
- FedEx has also temporarily suspended its MD-11 fleet for a safety review.
- UPS stated the suspension is immediate and a proactive decision following the aircraft manufacturer's recommendation.
- The crashed plane was reportedly carrying approximately 38,000 gallons of fuel.
- Investigators believe the accident was caused by an engine fire and subsequent detachment during takeoff.
- The accident is the deadliest in UPS's history.
- The NTSB has recovered the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder for analysis.