On Nov. 4, a UPS plane crashed in Louisville shortly after takeoff, killing 15 people.
Some emergency calls came from individuals trapped near the crash site, while others were made by eyewitnesses.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced Thursday that it will hold an investigative hearing into the fatal UPS crash in Louisville.
The two-day hearing is scheduled for May 19 and May 20, according to the NTSB.
Investigative hearings allow board members to obtain sworn testimony from witnesses identified during the investigation, as outlined on the NTSB’s website.
On Nov. 4, a UPS aircraft, later identified as a McDonnell Douglas MD-11, crashed shortly after takeoff in Louisville. The crash killed 15 people, including three crew members, and injured more than 20 others.
The domestic cargo flight was en route to Honolulu.
In its preliminary report released on Nov. 20, the NTSB found that the aft left engine pylon mount—located near the tail of the aircraft—had cracks at the 2 o’clock and 9 o’clock positions. The agency said the damage resulted from “fatigue cracks in addition to areas of overstress failure.”
The report also noted that the aircraft was not overdue for maintenance. It was scheduled for a six-year visual inspection of the pylon in 2027 and a more detailed inspection at 29,000 cycles. At the time of the crash, the aircraft had logged 21,043 cycles.
UPS retired its entire fleet of MD-11 aircraft three months after the crash.
Lawsuits have been filed on behalf of affected families and businesses.
The city lifted some restrictions around the crash site in March. While certain businesses have resumed operations and reopened to customers, others, including Stooges and Grade A Auto Parts, are still deciding their next steps.
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