USA – The United States UPS cargo and shipping company have announced that it has grounded its McDonnell Douglas MD-11 aircraft fleet following its recent crash in Luisville, Kentucky.

The move came “out of an abundance of caution” and for safety reasons, UPS said in a statement on Friday, noting that MD-11s represent roughly 9% of its total fleet.

“We made this decision proactively at the recommendation of the aircraft manufacturer.

“Nothing is more important to us than the safety of our employees and the communities we serve,” the company noted, stating that the measure takes immediate effect.

Contingency measures have been established to maintain “the reliable service our customers around the world count on,” it added.

The crash killed at least 14 people, according to media reports that cited officials.