Louisville workers recall chaos and explosions near UPS plane crash

When an explosion occurred at the auto parts recycling business where Georgie Dow works in Louisville, Kentucky, she didn't initially realize a UPS aircraft had just crashed nearby. Dow, who serves as the chief financial officer of Grade A Auto Parts situated close to the Louisville International Airport runway, shared her harrowing experience of the chaos and heat she felt when she stepped outside to witness black smoke enveloping their business. Recalling the series of explosions that followed the crash of UPS Flight 2976, Dow vividly described the uncertainty and fear that gripped everyone at the scene in the aftermath of the tragic incident that claimed the lives of at least 12 individuals. The dramatic rescue efforts unfolded, with stories of employees’ courageous actions amidst the blazing wreckage emerging. The incident involving the UPS plane, which was laden with thousands of packages and gallons of fuel, is under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board to determine the sequence of events that led to the crash. As Dow shared her emotional response to the tragedy and reflected on the fragility of life, the community continues to grapple with the devastation and loss caused by the accident.