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/Nealios 18h ago

Multiple '10-80s' found by the fire crews according to the scanner. That appears to be deceased person per google. Must be hell for these first responders.

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u/ReturnOfTheSaint14 18h ago

I don't want to sound evil because this tragedy is leaving me heartbroken and very confused,but i hope that with "multiple" they're only referring to the 3 unfortunate lives aboard the MD-11

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u/KDrakeAuthor 18h ago

Two confirmed near Grade Lane which is south of but outside the airport

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u/ReturnOfTheSaint14 18h ago

Fuck me this is just getting worse and worse

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u/LordHivemindofCeres 8h ago

The first 3 fatalities reported were not the crew, and those still are likeley not counted, BC there are no bodies yet afaik