A cargo plane has crashed near an international airport in Louisville in the southern US state of Kentucky. Local authorities report that there are injuries.
The Federal Aviation Administration says the aircraft, which was bound for Hawaii, went down at around 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday after it departed from the airport.
The plane's operator says three crewmembers were aboard the aircraft.
Footage shows black smoke and flames rising into the sky and many fire engines near the crash site.
Local firefighters are trying to extinguish the blaze, and officials have issued a shelter-in-place order for residents near the airport.
Quiz 1:
What type of plane was involved in the incident?
A. Passenger plane
B. Cargo plane
C. Military plane
D. Private jet
Quiz 2:
Where did the incident occur?
A. Northern Kentucky
B. Southern California
C. Eastern Texas
D. Southern Kentucky
Quiz 3:
What was the destination of the plane before it crashed?
A. New York City
B. San Francisco
C. Honolulu, Hawaii
D. Miami, Florida
[Answer block]
Answers:
Quiz 1: B
Quiz 2: D
Quiz 3: C
The Federal Aviation Administration says the aircraft, which was bound for Hawaii, went down at around 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday after it departed from the airport.
The plane's operator says three crewmembers were aboard the aircraft.
Footage shows black smoke and flames rising into the sky and many fire engines near the crash site.
Local firefighters are trying to extinguish the blaze, and officials have issued a shelter-in-place order for residents near the airport.
Quiz 1:
What type of plane was involved in the incident?
A. Passenger plane
B. Cargo plane
C. Military plane
D. Private jet
Quiz 2:
Where did the incident occur?
A. Northern Kentucky
B. Southern California
C. Eastern Texas
D. Southern Kentucky
Quiz 3:
What was the destination of the plane before it crashed?
A. New York City
B. San Francisco
C. Honolulu, Hawaii
D. Miami, Florida
[Answer block]
Answers:
Quiz 1: B
Quiz 2: D
Quiz 3: C
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A cargo plane en route to Hawaii from an international airport in Louisville, Kentucky has crashed. The accident occurred around 5:15 PM on Tuesday. Three crewmembers were aboard the aircraft, and there are reported injuries. Local authorities have issued a shelter-in-place order for residents
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Category ID: nhk
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251105_08/
Date: Nov. 5, 2025
Notes: NHK News with Quiz - 2025-11-05
Created: 2025/11/05 11:40
Updated: 2025/12/07 22:41
Last Read: 2025/11/05 14:25