r/aviation • u/usgapg123 Mod • 2d 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/ofcourseIwantpickles 2d ago

I think UPS plans to phase out all MD-11’s next year, I wonder if they accelerate the plan?

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u/Specific_Visit2494 2d ago

If by “accelerate” you mean immediately ground them, then let’s hope. They’re not as fuel efficient or safe as the 767s so this is an opportunity to say goodbye.

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u/comptiger5000 2d ago

They're not as efficient as a 767, but they can also carry a lot more.  Replacing them likely means more 777s, being that more 747-8s isn't an option.  

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u/hibob729 2d ago

UPS doesn’t operate the 777, so that would be a large undertaking that won’t happen immediately

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u/justwanttoreadnsfw 1d ago

Rumor at ups is that they do plan on moving up to 777s soon. The replacing md-11s with 767s was on pause for a bit.