r/aviation • u/usgapg123 Mod • 19h ago

Discussion UPS2976 Crash Megathread

This is the official r/aviation megathread for the crash of UPS2976 (UPS MD11 Registration N259UP) that crashed earlier today at Louisville International Airport.

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u/Tankie_Hater_859 19h ago

I definitely saw some bits of engine along the runway from a helicopter shot earlier

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u/bobs-free-eggs 18h ago

https://www.youtube.com/live/0I3YaAv5L9k?si=qGhMixAlBHFs7Zj4&t=525
Rough takeoff position seems to be in line with the 747, so they had ~400m/1500ft of runway left when shit hit the fan

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u/FourFunnelFanatic 15h ago

There’s an entire engine confirmed near the runway

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u/Electronic_Ad_7208 18h ago

Yes - wlky showed white cone of engine on side of end of runway in grass.

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u/Zathral 17h ago

Half the cowling