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Federal investigators from the NTSB released images revealing that the cause of the UPS MD-11 cargo plane crash near Louisville was the left engine breaking away and igniting a fire. The crash killed all three pilots and 11 people on the ground, destroying buildings and causing a large explosion, with the FAA grounding all MD-11 planes operated by UPS, FedEx, and Western Global until inspections are completed. UPS Airlines President Bill Moore confirmed full cooperation with investigators and emphasized that returning the fleet to service will take time, while Louisville mourned the victims with a dedicated free concert by the Louisville Orchestra.