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Coldwater

(587 posts) Wed Nov 5, 2025, 07:12 AM Nov 5

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I Pray the UPS Plane crash departing Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport [View all]

isn't related to the air traffic controller shortage tied to the government shutdown

Deadly UPS plane crash sparks airport shutdown and travel disruptions

A UPS cargo plane crashed when departing Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) on the evening of Nov. 4, killing at least seven people. The McDonnell Douglas MD-11's crash marks the deadliest since UPS Airlines' inception in 1988.

"At approximately 5:20 p.m., [Nov. 4], UPS Flight 2976 from Louisville, KY, to Honolulu, an MD-11 with three crewmembers onboard, was involved in an accident in Louisville," UPS said in a statement.

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https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/other/deadly-ups-plane-crash-sparks-airport-shutdown-and-travel-disruptions/ar-AA1PQKsX?ocid=BingNewsSerp

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I Pray the UPS Plane crash departing Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport [View all] Coldwater Nov 5 OP

remember Trump admin earlier this year? Every catastrophe was linked to DEI. BlueWaveNeverEnd Nov 5 #1

Well, that explains his entire cabinet Coldwater Nov 5 #2

And part of that can be linked to one Charlie Kirk. Initech Nov 5 #13

The plane caught on fire.............. Lovie777 Nov 5 #3

Fortunately, it is not jmowreader Nov 5 #4

It appears to be a catastrophic mechanical failure. sop Nov 5 #5

Can't tell, but to me it looks... Happy Hoosier Nov 5 #6

its not pimpbot Nov 5 #7

Supposedly crashing into docked semi trucks. Emile Nov 5 #11

Reminds me of AA Flight 191 Coldwater Nov 5 #12

It had absolutely nothing to do with ATC marmar Nov 5 #8

7 dead 11 injured so far malaise Nov 5 #9

the engine was on fire on take off + fuel explosions. pansypoo53219 Nov 5 #10

Horrible and absolutely heartbreaking Grim Chieftain Nov 5 #14

An engine ForgedCrank Nov 5 #15

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