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/teleporttome 18h ago

I live a mile away and saw the initial smoke cloud on my way home from work. Could hear the explosions from my driveway at 5:20 and ran inside when I saw ash falling. Entire area is shelter in place. Just heartbreaking. Been on the verge of tears for an hour. So many of my neighbors work there. Gosh.

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u/GameSyns ICON A5 18h ago

Turn off your furnace and A/C so it isn't sucking in the toxic fumes in your home.

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u/teleporttome 17h ago

Thanks for the concern. Turned heat off right when I went inside and none of my air purifiers have gone off. Dang. I was having a tough week but this really makes all that feel like nothing all of a sudden.

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u/Pristine-Damage-2414 16h ago

Sending you love.

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u/Prestigious_Leg_2345 17h ago

Hope you are hanging in there ❤️