UPS identifies crew in Louisville plane crash; includes Northern Kentucky pilot.
UPS has identified the crew members involved in the recent plane crash at the Louisville Airport. The crew on UPS Flight 2976 included Captain Richard Wartenberg, First Officer Lee Truitt, and International Relief Officer Captain Dana Diamond. In a statement, UPS expressed their condolences to those affected by the tragedy and mentioned their commitment to providing support and necessary resources. The National Transportation Safety Board is conducting an investigation into the crash, which resulted in 12 fatalities, 15 injuries, and 9 individuals still unaccounted for. The injured were taken to UofL Health for treatment, with injuries ranging from minor to severe. The NTSB has retrieved the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder to analyze the information. CCTV footage confirms the engine detachment from the plane during takeoff. The investigation will involve separate groups focusing on various aspects related to the crash, with specialists joining the team. Investigative teams are expected to remain on-site for at least a week as they delve into the details of the incident.
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