The captain of a Delta Air Lines regional jet involved in last month’s collision at New York’s LaGuardia Airport told

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The UPS plane, which was bound for Honolulu, appeared to catch fire, exploding during takeoff at the Louisville Airport, causing a fiery scene, leaving 12 people dead, 15 injured and 9 people are still unaccounted for.

The UPS freighter that crashed in Louisville was a 34-year old jet. While that’s old for a passenger plane, that’s not so unusual in the world of air cargo.

"Prior to departure from New York LaGuardia (LGA), customers on Delta flight 2313 to Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) were deplaned and transported back to the terminal due to a potential security concern," Delta told BMTN.

The FAA said it would reduce flights across “high-volume” markets to maintain travel safety as air traffic controllers exhibit signs of strain during the shutdown.

Major U.S. airlines including Delta, United, and American are canceling flights as the FAA orders reduced air traffic due to a government shutdown and staffing shortages. Passengers are being urged to monitor flights,

Videos from phones, cars and security cameras captured the tragic final moments of a UPS cargo plane as it caught fire and crashed in a massive explosion just outside Louisville's airport, killing at least 12 people and carving a path of destruction on the ground.