Posted on 02/18/2026 12:47:26 PM PST by servo1969
This video shows bodycam footage and other recordings of the aftermath of UPS Airlines Flight 2976, which crashed on October 31, 2025. The crash occurred shortly after takeoff, with the plane landing on a recycling facility and causing a massive fire and explosions due to the combination of jet fuel and stored fuel oil (5:09).
Key points from the video:
Initial Response (0:11-1:59): First responders arrive to a chaotic scene of heavy black smoke and a large fire. Police work to evacuate people and shut down roads.
Worsening Situation (2:45-5:47): Officers discover the plane was fully loaded with fuel for a long flight to Hawaii, and it crashed into a fuel recycling center containing thousands of gallons of various fuel oils, exacerbating the inferno.
Civilian Accounts and Casualties (6:01-6:50): Civilians describe witnessing the crash and the immediate danger. The video highlights initial reports of burns and injuries.
Ongoing Efforts and Dangers (9:51-11:05): Firefighters struggle to control the intense flames, facing water pressure issues and the risk of further explosions from the petroleum products.
Investigation and Aftermath (11:25-12:28): Officials begin to piece together what happened, relying on civilian and security footage. An engine is found detached from the plane along the runway.
Search and Rescue Challenges (13:32-15:50): The devastation spans over half a mile with fuel leaks, making search and rescue efforts dangerous and slow.
Human Impact (22:45-23:01, 34:50-37:34): The video emphasizes the emotional toll, with people searching for missing loved ones amidst the ongoing fire and smoke. Many families are unable to find their loved ones.
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This is an amazing piece of work in video editing.
Oh, sorry.
The tail end of the last paragraph was cut off.
“Ultimately, all three flight crew members and 12 victims on the ground were killed, and 22 more were injured.”
FedEx, OTOH, grounded their MD-11s just long enough to repair them ... what do you expect from a company that is now infested with dot Indians from top to bottom? ... i guess we’re lucky they’re even bothering to repair them ...
I’m surprised they didn’t just paint over thinking no one would notice.
Keyword - Kentucky - would have helped identify the WHERE!
Amazing video....thanks.
Wow some crazy footage.
prehistoric MD-11s
Louisville Kentucky Muhammed Ali Airport
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