A Day of Fire and Fear Near the Airport

In Louisville, Kentucky, a routine day turned into a nightmare when a UPS plane crashed near the airport.

The Chaos Unfolds

Georgie Dow, the chief financial officer of Grade A Auto Parts, was at work when she heard a loud explosion. She had no idea that a plane had just crashed outside her building. When she went outside, she saw black smoke everywhere and felt the intense heat.

"The explosions kept coming, one after another, and I didn't know when it would end. It was chaotic and terrifying."

The Plane and the Investigation

The UPS plane was carrying thousands of packages and a lot of fuel when it crashed. Videos show the plane's left wing on fire and the plane tilting before it exploded.

Investigators are still trying to figure out what went wrong. They found the plane's black boxes, which were damaged by fire but might still have useful information.

Impact on Nearby Businesses

The plane crashed into several nearby businesses, including:

• A scrap metal recycling company
• A petroleum recycling company

Sean Garber, who owns the scrap metal company, was worried about his son, who was working there at the time. Three of their employees are still missing, and the search continues.

Heroic Escapes and Injuries

One of the workers had to jump between bales of metal to escape the heat. He saw a customer whose clothes had been burned off and helped him to safety.

Cellphone footage shows the aftermath of the crash, with flames and thick smoke covering a large area. Many people were injured, and there are still people missing.

A Life-Changing Experience

Georgie Dow is deeply affected by the tragedy. She thinks about her family and how she wants to live her life going forward.

"I know that I could have died in the crash, and it has made me reflect on what's truly important."