Airfield Update: Runway 17R/35L (West Runway) reopened this afternoon, meaning all three runways at SDF are available and the airfield is fully operational following the aircraft incident on Tuesday, November 4.
The SDF team continues to keep the victims, their families and our community in our hearts following this tragic incident. We sincerely appreciate the quick response by the SDF Public Safety Department as the first units to the scene as well as the actions of so many mutual aid agencies from the city and state during this time.
We can now confirm 11 fatalities, and we expect that number to rise to 12 by the end of the day.
Several individuals remain unaccounted for. Please keep the victims, their families, and everyone affected by this tragedy in your thoughts and prayers.
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Kentucky has reopened but multiple taxiways remain closed after UPS Flight 2976 crashed after taking off around 5:15 p.m. local time on Tuesday, Nov. 4. The McDonnell Douglas MD-11 was headed to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu. The FAA and NTSB are on the scene investigating. The NTSB will lead the investigation and provide all updates. The FAA is coordinating with the UPS team and continue to keep them in our thoughts. You can check the status of the airport any time at https://t.co/VqEb1yxibs.
At this time, Runway 11/29 is open at SDF and the airport is available for aircraft operations. TSA screening remains on-going this morning for departing passengers. Anyone scheduled to depart or arrive at SDF today is encouraged to closely monitor their flight status as delays and cancellations are likely following yesterday’s incident.
NTSB is launching a go-team to investigate Tuesday’s crash of a UPS MD-11 cargo aircraft, Flight 2976 near Louisville, Kentucky.
NTSB Board Member Todd Inman will serve as the on-scene spokesperson. The investigative team is scheduled to arrive in Kentucky tomorrow.
A media briefing will be held tomorrow, with the time and location to be announced via this feed.
All departing flights scheduled for tonight, November 4 have been cancelled. Please check directly with your airline for the latest updates, rebooking options, and flight status information.
Any traveler scheduled to arrive or depart SDF tomorrow, November 5, should closely monitor their flight status as delays and cancellations are likely following today’s incident. It is expected the airfield will be operational tomorrow.
🧵 Family Reunification area includes the Red Cross, Victim Services Unit, Chaplains, and other resources. UPS hotline for employees and non-employees 800-631-0604
It is critically important to not flood our area hospitals looking for loved ones. Instead, the family reunification area is at our Training Academy located at 2911 Taylor Boulevard. 🧵
UPS has been notified of an incident/accident involving one of our aircraft in Louisville, KY. Updates will be posted on https://t.co/zvvXSPZgid as they become available.
An aircraft incident occurred at SDF today at approximately 5:20 p.m. involving a UPS MD-11, flight no. 2976 when departing the West Runway (17R/35L) to the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, HI. Emergency crews are on-scene at SDF. At this time, all arriving and departing flights at SDF are temporarily suspended and the airfield is closed. Passengers should closely monitor their flight status via their airline’s website or mobile app. All additional updates will be shared to this official account as available.
UPS Flight 2976 crashed around 5:15 p.m. local time on Tuesday, Nov. 4, after departing from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Kentucky. The McDonnell Douglas MD-11 was headed to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu. The FAA and NTSB will investigate. The NTSB will lead the investigation and will provide all updates.
This information is preliminary and subject to change.
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