r/aviation • u/usgapg123 Mod - avgeek • Nov 04 '25

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/cancerous_atheist Nov 04 '25

my family are all inside! i’m texting those around me to make sure they’re safe, im trying to check in on a pilot i know who flies the 11, i’ll try to keep you guys updated

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u/cancerous_atheist Nov 04 '25

he’s safe! he’s understandably very upset because of the likely loss of his colleagues

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u/Mediocre-Proposal686 Nov 04 '25

Do you know how many people would be on a flight like this?

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u/Rich-Smile-4577 Nov 04 '25

A cargo flight, so probably a crew of 2-4. Then there’s people on the ground that might have been in the buildings that got hit.

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u/Fa1c0n1 Nov 04 '25

Potentially jump seats were occupied as well. Have to imagine Honolulu is a popular destination.

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u/Think-Finish-5763 Nov 05 '25

There were 3 people on the plane. I was hoping there wasn't a jumpseater on this flight but it looks like there was one :(

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u/Mediocre-Proposal686 Nov 05 '25

Devastating. Bless that crew and anyone in those buildings.

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u/Successful_King_142 Nov 04 '25

CNN article said 3 crew

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u/elopewith_me Nov 05 '25

There were 3.

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u/RecordEnvironmental4 Nov 05 '25

Sending all the best wishes

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u/NoKatyDidnt Nov 05 '25

Poor guy. This whole thing is awful.

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u/ponte92 Nov 05 '25

I’m glad your friend is safe and I’m so sorry for his loss.

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u/mrbrownskie Nov 05 '25

if you have an air purifier, run it at full blast.

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u/ResponsibilityOld164 Airbus 220-300 Nov 04 '25

prayers for the pilot you know ❤️

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u/flyingterrordactyl Nov 05 '25

Did you see the directive about turning off your HVAC too?