'Large plume of fire': Video shows UPS plane exploding after engine detaches in Kentucky

A Honolulu-bound UPS cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville, killing 12 people and igniting a massive fire. The MD-11 aircraft, carrying 38,000 gallons of fuel, experienced engine detachment during takeoff. The crash site, which included a petroleum recycling facility and auto parts warehouse, saw ruptured storage tanks fueling the blaze.

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