UPS MD-11 Louisville Crash -Analysis of Engine Pylon Fatigue Failure
The November 4th, 2025, UPS MD-11F flight operating from Muhammad Ali International Airport (Louisville, KY) suffered catastrophic separation of the left-hand engine during the take-off roll. The detached engine struck ground infrastructure, resulting in 15 fatalities (3 crew + 12 ground personnel) and multiple injuries. Preliminary NTSB investigation and metallurgical analysis