Overview
- Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg said Alain Rodriguez Colina died on Christmas Day from injuries sustained in the Nov. 4 crash, raising fatalities to 15.
- UPS Flight 2976, a McDonnell Douglas MD-11F bound for Honolulu, crashed moments after takeoff from Louisville, and the three crew members were among those killed.
- The National Transportation Safety Board’s preliminary findings indicate the left engine and pylon separated during takeoff, with evidence of fatigue cracks and overstress in the mount.
- The Federal Aviation Administration temporarily grounded MD-11 aircraft for inspections following the accident, with dozens of the type in cargo service.
- The cockpit voice recorder captured a persistent bell sounding for about 25 seconds as the aircraft descended, according to NTSB officials.