An internal memo from UPS Airlines President Bill Moore revealed that the company’s entire MD-11 cargo fleet will remain grounded for “several months instead of weeks.” The extent of inspections and repairs raises public concerns about the fleet’s safety and the role litigation will play in the November 4, 2025, Louisville crash that killed 14 and injured 23 others.
Bradley M. Cosgrove, partner at Clifford Law Offices, spoke to WLKY about the impact of these concerns and the importance of legal action in ensuring victims and their families have a voice.
“There needs to be extensive inspections performed on the entire fleet… that likely needed to take place years ago,” Cosgrove stated, highlighting potential systemic issues that may have contributed to the disaster.
With the MD-11 fleet grounded and investigations continuing, Cosgrove notes that the legal process is a crucial avenue for families to participate in the investigation and hold responsible parties accountable. “What I think is going to be important moving forward is that we get lawsuits on file and we get the legal process started,” Cosgrove says in the interview. “The victims can have some say in this investigation.”
Clifford Law Offices represents multiple families affected by the crash, bringing decades of experience in catastrophic aviation litigation to help victims navigate legal and investigative complexities.