UPS Cargo Jet (Photo via Twitter)

The death toll in a catastrophic airplane crash that sent a UPS Cargo Jet into a ball of flames has risen to nine on Wednesday.

The United Parcel Service aircraft, which was departing for Honolulu from the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, crashed at about 5:15 p.m. local time on Tuesday, as footage could be seen of black smoke billowing into the sky.

Footage from one person on another aircraft showed the cargo jet already on fire as it made its way down the runway before it crashed.

The aircraft burst into flames, and at least two nearby businesses were struck by the wreckage, according to the state’s governor, Andy Beshear. Kentucky Petroleum Recycling was struck “pretty directly”, Beshear said, with a second business – Grade A Auto Parts – also being impacted.

Now, we are seeing exclusive footage from a nearby business that captured the UPS Cargo jet as it was trying to gain altitude, but erupted in flames as it flew by.

You could see one person on the ground running for their life.

At Least Nine Dead From UPS Cargo Jet Crash

A yellow “X” marks areas of Muhammad Ali Louisville International Airport that are closed after a UPS jet crashed. Wednesday, November 5, 2025
A UPS plane exploded on the runway during takeoff at the Louisville Airport, leaving at least nine people dead and 11 others injured in the latest update. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said many of the 11 people have some “very significant” injuries, before adding that he believes the number of casualties will increase following the “catastrophic crash.”

Three crew members aboard the UPS cargo jet are still not known to be among the dead or injured. The airport is home to UPS Worldport, the company’s massive package handling facility.

Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board will be on site on Wednesday to begin the lengthy process of determining what went wrong.

Despite the major crash scene, the international airport in Louisville reopened to air traffic early on Wednesday.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.