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Louisville Names All 14 Victims of UPS MD-11 Crash

With identifications complete, officials prioritize support services alongside environmental remediation.

Overview

  • The Jefferson County coroner identified all victims using DNA, dental and medical records after families were notified.
  • The dead include three UPS pilots and 11 people on the ground, among them a grandfather and his 3-year-old granddaughter.
  • Louisville opened a hotline for those affected at 502-473-5271, with a community resource center expected to open this week.
  • Investigators are analyzing black boxes and CCTV indicating a left‑engine fire with subsequent separation during takeoff; the cause remains undetermined.
  • MD‑11 fleets at UPS and FedEx remain grounded for inspections, UPS will pay funeral costs, and crews have prevented an estimated 30,000 gallons of oil from reaching groundwater during ongoing cleanup.