Louisville: 15th Victim Dies After UPS Plane Crash
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Louisville. City officials announced on Christmas Day that a man injured in the Nov. 4 UPS cargo plane crash died, raising the death toll to 15. Mayor Craig Greenberg and Gov. Andy Beshear identified the victim as Alain Rodriguez Colina, an employee at Grade A Recycling. The National Transportation Safety Board released photos and findings showing the left engine separated from the MD-11F during takeoff after apparent cracks at the engine mount. The plane crashed shortly after leaving Muhammad Ali International Airport, killing three crew members and multiple people on the ground. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 6 original reports from 7 News Miami, thespec.com, WISH-TV | Indianapolis News | Indiana Weather | Indiana Traffic, WTGS, WRAL and WHAS 11 Louisville.
Timeline of Events
- Nov. 4, 2025: UPS MD-11F departed Louisville and crashed shortly after takeoff.
- Immediately after: Emergency responders reported multiple ground casualties and crew fatalities; injuries treated at local hospitals.
- Days/weeks after: NTSB released photos documenting left-engine separation and noted apparent cracks at the engine mount.
- Nov–Dec 2025: Officials and company representatives identified some victims and described rescue efforts at affected businesses.
- Dec. 25, 2025: Alain Rodriguez Colina died from injuries sustained in the crash, raising the confirmed death toll to 15; investigation continues.
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Regulators, safety investigators and aircraft manufacturers gain critical evidence and data to inform safety recommendations, maintenance protocols, and potential regulatory changes.
Victims, their families, Grade A Recycling employees and the Louisville community suffered deaths, severe injuries, property damage, and lasting trauma from the crash.
After reading and researching latest news.... Investigations confirm the MD‑11F’s left engine separated during takeoff and NTSB images show cracks at the engine mount. A scrapyard worker injured on Nov. 4 died Dec. 25, raising fatalities to 15. Technical forensics remain underway to establish definitive causes and inform remediation efforts.
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