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UPS plane crash update, 3 known fatalities

Frankfort, KY - (Nov. 4, 2025) - Gov. Andy Beshear joined emergency management officials and first responders at Louisville Metro Hall to update Kentuckians on the UPS plane crash near the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. The first report of the crash came in at approximately 5:15 p.m. EST.

UPS flight 2976 from Louisville, Kentucky, to Honolulu - an MD-11 with three crew members on board - was involved in a catastrophic crash just beyond the takeoff runway. While there was no hazardous cargo on board, impacts can create dangerous conditions and items on the ground where the crash took place can also cause potential hazards.


The investigation is being led by the National Transportation Safety Board, which will serve as the primary source of information.

Current updates include:

Known fatalities: 3

Injuries: 11; those injured are being treated at area hospitals.

Victim Family Reunification Center: Louisville Metro Police Training Academy at 2911 Taylor Blvd. Family members seeking information about a UPS employee can also call 800-631-0604.

United Way is offering shelter to anyone who is impacted. Website: metrounitedway.org.

Two businesses were directly impacted: Kentucky Petroleum Recycling, which is pending updates; Grade A Auto Parts, which has accounted for all but two employees.

The radius for those instructed to shelter in place has been adjusted to anything north of the airport and extending to the Ohio River. This area includes South Louisville, Old Louisville and Downtown.

More information will be shared as it becomes available.


This story was posted on 2025-11-04 21:05:40
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Campbellsville driver near UPS plane crash site



2025-11-04 - Louisville, KY - Photo by Charlie Lampley courtesy Al Owens.
OnTime Courier driver Charlie Lampley of Campbellsville had a truck near the site of the UPS plane crash that shut down air traffic about 4pmCT Tuesday. He sent this picture to his fellow driver, Columbia native Al Owens, who was preparing to head that way but was stopped until investigation determines the next steps.

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