12 Dead After UPS Plane’s Engine Catches Fire and Detaches During Takeoff. Twelve people were killed when a UPS cargo plane crashed near Louisville, Kentucky, after its left engine caught fire and detached during takeoff, officials confirmed. The MD-11 aircraft lifted off from runway 17R but struck buildings and terrain shortly after clearing the airport fence, according to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB member Todd Inman said investigators have recovered both the cockpit voice recorder and the flight data recorder to determine the cause of the crash. CCTV footage reportedly shows the left engine separating from the wing moments after takeoff, sparking a massive explosion and fire. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said a child is among the dead and that several people remain unaccounted for, with search teams continuing to comb the debris field. The crash site covers a wide area, complicating recovery efforts. Okolona Fire Chief Mark Little said crews will need to move debris carefully to search underneath it. Maintenance records show the plane underwent extensive repairs in San Antonio throughout September and October to address rust and a cracked structural component. The NTSB has not yet determined whether the prior maintenance issues were related to the crash, but the investigation is expected to take months. [Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT]