UPS Flight 2976 Louisville crash new CCTV footage reveals final moments before aircraft engine catches fire and shows how the accident unfolded seconds after takeoff. Investigators released surveillance video showing the left engine separating from the wing before fire appeared and the aircraft lost lift. The crash killed crew members and people on the ground. The National Transportation Safety Board has started a detailed investigation. Officials are studying maintenance records, engine attachment systems, and operational safety processes. Hearings include witnesses from UPS, Boeing, the Federal Aviation Administration, and the pilots union. The goal is to find the cause and prevent another accident.
UPS Flight 2976 Louisville crash new CCTV footage reveals final moments before aircraft engine catches fire has become a major aviation investigation after the release of new surveillance video.
New video shows engine separation during takeoff
Investigators released CCTV footage that shows the cargo aircraft during takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. The video shows the left engine and pylon separating from the wing during rotation. A fireball appears moments later. The aircraft then loses the ability to climb.
The plane reached very low altitude before descending. Investigators say the crew had almost no time to react. The aircraft crashed seconds later. The crash killed 15 people including the three crew members and people on the ground.
