UPS Plane Crash in Louisville: 13 Dead, Investigation Underway

Louisville Vigil for Plane Crash Victims

• 🕯️ A vigil was held in Louisville to remember the victims of a UPS plane crash that occurred on Tuesday.
• 💔 The community is offering support to survivors and families affected by the tragedy.

Fatalities and Ground Casualties

• tragically, 13 people are confirmed dead, with nine others missing.
• 👨‍👧‍👧 Two victims on the ground, Luis Nes Fedon and his three-year-old granddaughter Kimberly, were killed while visiting a scrapyard near the airport.
• 🤰 Among the victims at the scrap metal facility were two women in their mid-30s, one of whom was pregnant.

Crew Members Identified

• ✈️ The three crew members aboard the UPS plane have been identified as Captain Richard Wartenberg, First Officer Lee Truit, and Relief Pilot Captain Dana Diamond.

Investigation and Aircraft Details

• 🔍 Investigators are examining a half-mile long debris field for clues, including evidence from the flight data and cockpit voice recorders.
• 💥 The plane, an MD11, was approximately 450 feet off the ground and traveling at 210 miles per hour when it crashed.
• 🔧 The 34-year-old aircraft had recently undergone extensive maintenance, with reports of issues including a crack in a fuel tank.
• ⚠️ While UPS and FedEx operate other MD11s, the NTSB has stated there are no immediate safety concerns regarding those planes.