UPS Plane Crash Near Louisville Airport
At least 12 people were killed and more than a dozen injured after a UPS plane crashed shortly after takeoff near Louisville International Airport in Kentucky on Tuesday, officials reported.
Casualties and Missing Persons
The death toll increased multiple times on Wednesday. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg warned the number might rise as at least 14 people were still unaccounted for by Wednesday night.
Crew Members Identified
The aircraft carried three UPS crew members, all of whom died in the crash:
- Captain Richard Wartenberg
- First Officer Lee Truit
- International Relief Officer Captain Dana Diamond
Investigation and Black Boxes
The National Transportation Safety Board has launched an investigation and announced on Wednesday afternoon that the black boxes, which record flight data, were recovered.
Official Statements
"We extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of our colleagues, and to the loved ones of those in the Louisville community," said Nando Cesarone, UPS executive vice president, U.S. and UPS Airlines.
Governor Beshear stated there were "a handful of other people that we're still searching for" and noted, "We do not expect to find anyone else alive." He also indicated that one of the victims was a young child.
Summary
The UPS plane crash near Louisville resulted in multiple fatalities and ongoing search efforts, with investigators securing critical flight data to clarify the cause.
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