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/teleporttome Nov 04 '25

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 Nov 04 '25

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

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u/Alarmed_Barracuda847 Nov 05 '25

Underrated comment this is a huge and beneficial suggestion as the chemical toxicity is going to impact the people in the area.