HEARTBREAK IN KENTUCKY: Victims of the UPS MD-11 crash identified — and one name left fans in tears! 💔 A former Edmonton Oilers player is among them… 👉 Full story & video below 👇👇👇

HEARTBREAK IN KENTUCKY: Victims of the UPS MD-11 crash identified — and one name left fans in tears! 💔 A former Edmonton Oilers player is among them…
👉 Full story & video below 👇👇👇

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At least seven dead and 11 injured after UPS plane crashes near a Kentucky airport

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At least seven dead and 11 injured after UPS plane crashes near a Kentucky airport

What to know about the deadly UPS plane crash in Kentucky
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Here is what we know so far about the devastating UPS Airlines cargo-plane crash near Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Kentucky — and why the story has resonated so deeply. Unfortunately, no confirmed reports have yet emerged that a former Edmonton Oilers player was among the victims.

What happened

On Tuesday, November 4 2025, a McDonnell Douglas MD-11F cargo aircraft operated by UPS crashed shortly after take-off from Louisville.
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The aircraft’s left wing caught fire during take-off.
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After lifting briefly, the plane descended sharply and impacted an area near the runway and adjacent industrial buildings, producing a massive fireball and resulting in ground damage.
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At least 7 people were confirmed dead and 11 injured. Officials note that some of the fatalities were not onboard the aircraft but on the ground.
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Why it’s heartbreaking
The crash took place in a major hub for UPS — meaning it shook not only the aviation community but also the wider Louisville workforce and local neighbourhoods.

The fact that ground victims are among the dead makes this tragedy ripple further: people who weren’t even on the flight lost their lives.

For families, colleagues and communities, grief is amplified because a routine departure turned into catastrophe.

Many will be asking why the wing fire and why the descent — investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration are underway.
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What isn’t clear — and a caution
Despite circulating accounts claiming that a former Edmonton Oilers player was among the dead, no credible source has yet officially identified any hockey player or ex-professional athlete among the victims.

Authorities say the identities of victims have not been publicly released at this stage.
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It’s very important to treat any such claims with caution until direct confirmation is issued by credible officials or the victims’ families.

Misinformation in the immediate aftermath of such a tragedy is common.

What comes next
The NTSB and FAA will conduct a full investigation, including reviewing flight data, maintenance records, crew communications and the accident site.
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Local authorities will continue identifying victims and notifying families.

The broader question of safety in heavy cargo aircraft and industrial‐area risk will likely be revisited — especially given the aircraft’s age (the MD-11 involved first flew in 1991) and the nature of the crash.
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Support for affected families, first responders and the community will be essential in the coming days.