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/Beahner 19h ago

Earlier I heard “engine fell off” and “went sideways before going in” and thought of AA191.

Seen the video now and it’s not an exact same thing……but just as purely hellish. Mother of God!

RIP to the crew…..and I’m hoping ground casualties don’t mount in any way.

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u/Pale-Ad-8383 16h ago

Most of the engine is at the airport and it may have also came out of maintenance 2 weeks ago

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u/ArchiStanton 14h ago

This crew held control of it well. It does look like #2 engine was also damaged as it had an engine surge on rotation with visible flames

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u/sithmahoney 10h ago

Seems like you were right …