UPS and FedEx ground some Boeing planes after deadly crash killed 14

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UPS and FedEx have grounded dozens of MD-11 cargo planes at Boeing’s recommendation, following a deadly UPS crash in Louisville that killed at least 14 people and ignited a massive fire after striking two businesses.

Boeing announced early Saturday in a statement that it had advised all operators of the MD-11 Freighter to temporarily suspend flight operations while engineers conduct additional analysis on the aircraft.

Following the recommendation, FedEx, which operates 28 MD-11s, said it grounded its fleet “out of an abundance of caution” to carry out a safety review.

UPS also confirmed Friday that it had grounded its MD-11 fleet “effective immediately.”

Officials are investigating Tuesday’s UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville, which killed 14 people.

The UPS cargo plane narrowly avoided a Louisville restaurant before crashing into an auto parts lot and a petroleum recycling center (Getty Images)

Video of Tuesday’s UPS cargo plane crash shows the MD-11 ablaze and flying low before crashing around 5:14 p.m., in Louisville, with the left engine detaching during takeoff.

The plane narrowly missed a restaurant before striking an auto parts lot and a petroleum recycling center, officials said.

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