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UPS retires its fleet of MD-11 aircraft involved in Kentucky crash that killed 15

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The Louisville crash killed the plane’s three-person crew and 12 others on the ground. The plane’s left engine had fallen off the wing.

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Bangor Daily News
UPS retires fleet of MD-11 aircraft involved in deadly Kentucky crash (opens Bangor Daily News)
Published Jan 26, 2026
Bangor Daily News's feed description
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — UPS announced Tuesday that it has retired its fleet of McDonnell Douglas MD-11 cargo planes just months after one crashed during
Anchorage Daily News
UPS retires its fleet of MD-11 aircraft involved in Kentucky crash that killed 15 (opens Anchorage Daily News)
Published Jan 27, 2026
Anchorage Daily News's feed description
The Louisville crash killed the plane’s three-person crew and 12 others on the ground. The plane’s left engine had fallen off the wing.
New York Post
UPS retires fleet of MD-11 aircraft months after fatal Kentucky crash killed 15 (opens New York Post)
Published Jan 27, 2026
New York Post's feed description
UPS announced Tuesday that it has retired its fleet of McDonnell Douglas MD-11 cargo planes after one crashed during takeoff in November, causing 15 deaths in Louisville, Ky.
FOX Business
UPS retires entire fleet of planes involved in deadly Louisville crash (opens FOX Business)
Published Jan 27, 2026
FOX Business's feed description
UPS retires MD-11 fleet following deadly Louisville crash that killed 14 people. CEO Carol Tome announces replacement with Boeing 767s over 15 months.

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