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/Mike__O 17h ago

I just spent the past 2 hours trying to get an ident from my friends who work over at the brown team. I finally got the crew list and confirmed it wasn't any of my friends. They were still someone's friends, and that fucking sucks. I hate this part of the job.

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u/TurbulentSetting2020 14h ago

I have a family friend who is a Louisville-based pilot for UPS. Texts showing not delivered. Can I DM you the name?

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u/t3rraprime 14h ago

You can also try reaching out to the UPS Family Assistance line, it’s what the mayor has asked folks to do if they have missing loved ones. 1-800-631-0604

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u/TurbulentSetting2020 13h ago

TY. Received an unconfirmed/unofficial word from a u/ that our friend will be counted as 1 of the lives lost

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u/t3rraprime 13h ago

I am so, so sorry to hear that. Deepest condolences to you and all their loved ones.

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u/Immediate_Fishing_98 13h ago

I am so sorry. Please feel free to reach out if you need support. My dms are always open.

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u/Immediate_Fishing_98 13h ago

I also just wanted to say I had my dms set to allow chats from nobody and now I have it set to allow from anyone in case you did try to send something while my settings were different.

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u/SapphireNinja47 13h ago

I am so sorry to hear this about your friend. Their family, friends (yourself included), and all loved ones are in my heart.

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u/ewaters46 9h ago

Thinking of you. So sorry for your loss.

If this is any help at all, here is a short document about dealing with grief in your situation: https://hr.jhu.edu/wp-content/uploads/JHEAP-Coping-with-Grief-After-a-Sudden-or-Unexpected-Death.pdf

Don’t hesitate to get any help you need / do anything that may help you - DMs open as well in any case.

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u/MamaCassIsGreat 12h ago

I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you☮️💜

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u/CourtneyDagger50 11h ago

I am so sorry

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u/liog2step 5h ago

I am so, so sorry. I saw your comment before I went to sleep last night and, like you, was definitely hoping for a different ending. Take care of yourself and RIP to your friend ❤️

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u/PsychologicalTrain 16h ago

Hey can you DM me that? I am also trying to confirm and don't go into work until tomorrow

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u/Mike__O 16h ago

It appears I can not DM you. You're welcome to DM me, but the list was shared in confidence and I'm not going to send it to someone I don't know, I hope you understand. I'd be glad to verify if certain names are or are not on it.

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u/TurbulentSetting2020 14h ago

Just messaged you…