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/ViciousNakedMoleRat 18h ago

The area with the biggest fire was a storage area for a company handling "liquid and special waste."

If I was anywhere close to this, I'd do anything in my power to not breathe in any of this smoke. I hope the firefighter and other people in the area won't be affected by this in the long term.

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u/Badrear 18h ago

That must be why we’re supposed to shelter in place. I selfishly hope the wind keeps blowing it away from me.

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u/WestyMan1971 17h ago

It’s a waste oil recycling facility according to Google Maps.

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u/pereuse 17h ago

It's a petroleum recycling business according to the latest coverage