A UPS cargo plane crashed on Tuesday evening while taking off from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, killing at least 12 people and injuring many others. Experts believe that the incident was triggered by an engine failure, leading to a catastrophic fire as the plane struggled to gain altitude.

As verified footage showed, the left wing of the aircraft was engulfed in flames before it detached from the wing, which the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) confirmed. The MD-11 jet was on a journey to Honolulu, carrying 38,000 gallons of fuel, which contributed to the massive fireball that erupted upon impact.

Among the wreckage, airport CCTV footage has been recovered alongside the black boxes, allowing investigators to piece together the moments leading up to this disaster. The crash unfolded dramatically, as witnesses reported a bright flash followed by chaos on the ground with multiple fires igniting nearby.

Officials confirmed that the aircraft was not transporting hazardous materials but was heavily laden with fuel, which complicated rescue efforts as flames spread to buildings surrounding the runway.

The NTSB continues to investigate the causes of this incident, with a full report expected within two years.