HT14. RIGHT NOW, PLANE WITH MORE THAN 244 ONBOARD JUST CRASH… See more
Witnesses reported seeing the aircraft struggling to gain altitude before descending near the runway area. Two nearby businesses, Kentucky Petroleum Recycling and Grade A Auto Parts, sustained significant structural damage. Emergency crews from Louisville Metro Fire, Kentucky National Guard, and airport emergency services responded within minutes.
Governor Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency Tuesday evening to accelerate deployment of state resources and opened the Kentucky Emergency Relief Fund to assist with funerals, response costs, and rebuilding.
Confirmed Victims and Injuries
UPS has identified the three crew members on board:
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Captain Richard Wartenberg, Independence, Kentucky
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First Officer Lee Truitt
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International Relief Officer Captain Dana Diamond
All three perished in the accident. Authorities have also confirmed additional casualties from the surrounding industrial area. As of Wednesday morning:
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14 fatalities confirmed
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15 people injured, with two in critical condition
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9 individuals remain unaccounted for
Family-assistance and reunification services have been established at the Louisville Metro Police Training Academy on Taylor Boulevard.