A tragic aviation disaster struck Louisville on Tuesday evening when a UPS cargo plane exploded during takeoff at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport , leaving at least 12 people dead , 15 injured , and 16 others unaccounted for . Authorities confirmed that a child is believed to be among the victims. Fiery Explosion During Takeoff The crash occurred around 5:15 p.m. , igniting a massive blaze that sent thick black smoke billowing across a half-mile radius around
