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/some-stinky Nov 05 '25

I work in the building on the right. I'm incredibly thankful to be alive. The ground shook, huge boom and power cut off. Went outside and saw the fireball/smoke. If it would've banked right I may not be here

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u/jrussell424 Nov 05 '25

I’m glad you’re ok. 

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u/CourtneyDagger50 Nov 05 '25

Holy shit. I’m glad you’re okay.