Catastrophe in Louisville: UPS Cargo Plane Crash Shakes Aviation

The Louisville International Airport resumed operations Wednesday morning following a catastrophic crash involving a UPS cargo plane that claimed seven lives. The incident shook the aviation community as the 34-year-old MD-11 aircraft erupted into flames shortly after taking off, crashing in an industrial area adjacent to the airport.

The National Transportation Safety Board is launching a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the incident, which occurred around 5:13 p.m. ET on Tuesday. The plane's fiery crash forced the temporary closure of the airport as fire crews worked to control the blaze.

The first post-crash arrival at the airport, an American Airlines passenger jet from Dallas, landed just before 8 a.m. ET. The specific runway from which the doomed aircraft departed will remain closed for an estimated ten days as the investigation continues.