8.4K views · 98 reactions | Flight 2976, a McDonnell Douglas MD-11, was heading to Honolulu, Hawaii, when it crashed into an industrial area near the airport.. | Sean Gillum | Facebook

UPS cargo plane Flight 2976, a McDonnell Douglas MD-11, crashes shortly after takeoff from Muhammad Ali International Airport in Louisville, Kentucky. Engine fire visible on ascent leads to massive explosion near UPS Worldport facility. Aerial views show huge inferno engulfing multiple buildings with thick black smoke rising miles high. Witnesses report deafening blast around 5:30 PM local time. Louisville Metro Police confirm multiple injuries but no death toll yet. Shelter-in-place ordered for

Celebrating 35 years of the McDonnell Douglas MD-11! First taking flight on January 10, 1990, this trijet was one of the most eye-catching aircraft of its time. It was developed from the DC-10, with a distinctive three-engine design and winglets. Although it experienced a rise and fall in terms of passenger services, it eventually found its place as a popular cargo aircraft. Did you ever fly on one of these iconic trijets? #aviation #FirstFlight #anniversary #Trijet #aircraft #airliner | EAA - T