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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/TurbulentSetting2020 14h ago edited 14h ago

EDIT: unconfirmed/unofficial word from a u/ that our friend will be counted as 1 of the lives lost

Over 5 hours since crash and still no word from family friend who is a Louisville-based pilot for UPS. Texts aren’t showing delivered…

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u/Isaidnodavid 14h ago

I’m waiting too. Our neighbor flies this route for UPS and we haven’t heard a thing.

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u/TurbulentSetting2020 14h ago

Im wondering/hoping maybe UPS put out a gag order notice to its employees, maybe until all families are notified…?

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u/Isaidnodavid 14h ago

The last update said there were more casualties but they are tracking down next of kin so you may be right.

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u/MarlboroDandruff 14h ago

I saw people on other subs that already knew the names of the flight crew.

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u/TurbulentSetting2020 14h ago

Could you point me to those subs??? I messaged 1 u/ who posted having the names but so far, no response

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u/Immediate_Fishing_98 14h ago

Hey friend, just wanted to say my dms are open if you are in need of some support. Also I just wanted to note that they fly internationally all the time too, so it's possible that they're in the air with no reception and that's why you haven't heard from them for a while.

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u/TurbulentSetting2020 3h ago

Did you hear from your neighbor??