UPS and FedEx Ground MD-11 Fleets Out of an ‘Abundance of Caution’ as Plane Crash Death Toll Rises to 14

At least 14 people have died following the plane crash in Louisville, Ky., on Tuesday, Nov. 4 Michael Swensen/Getty On Friday, Nov. 7, UPS and FedEx announced the decision to ground over 50 McDonnell Douglas MD-11 cargo planes The announcement came as ...

FedEx and UPS have grounded their fleets of MD-11 cargo planes after the crash in Kentucky

Delivery giants UPS and FedEx said they had made the decision to ground the fleet of aircraft after advice from the aircraft manufacturer.

Fiery UPS plane crash could spell the end for MD-11 fleet if the repairs prove too costly

The fiery crash of a UPS plane shortly after its left engine flew off its wing and sparked a massive fire during takeoff could spell the end of the 109 remaining MD-11 airliners that have been exclusively hauling cargo for more than a decade.

UPS, FedEx ground MD-11 cargo fleets as investigation continues into deadly Kentucky crash

UPS said in a Nov. 7 statement it would temporarily ground the MD-11 fleet effective immediately. The decision comes after the Nov. 4 crash of a UPS cargo flight in Louisville, where at least 14 people died, including three crew members. It’s the deadliest crash in UPS Airlines history.

UPS and FedEx Ground MD-11 Cargo Planes After Louisville Crash

Boeing, the plane’s manufacturer, said it had recommended the grounding as a precaution while it conducts further analysis.

Madman steals FedEx truck on NYC street and goes on crash-filled joyride, then returns to scene to hijack ambulance

Domanique Bullock allegedly hopped into a parked FedEx truck outside of 606 Carroll Street in Park Slope and shoved its 25-year-old driver out of the vehicle at around 2:25 p.m., according to the NYPD.
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