Louisville First Responders Honored Five Months After UPS Flight 2976 Crash
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — On April 20, 2026, first responders who aided in the aftermath of the UPS Flight 2976 crash were recognized for their service.
The crash occurred shortly after takeoff from Louisville's Muhammad Ali International Airport and claimed 15 lives. On Monday, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg, along with Metro Council members and state representatives, presented proclamations to first responders from 40 agencies involved in the recovery efforts.
“You faced fire. You faced unknown debris, unknown hazards, lots of uncertainty around every corner,” said Greenberg. “You worked nonstop to save lives, to secure the scene, to care for the injured, and to protect our community.”
Councilman Dan Seum expressed gratitude to the responders, stating, “Thank you just seems so inadequate. We appreciate them, and we're going to try to show them every way we can.”
The investigation into the cause of the crash remains ongoing, with the National Transportation Safety Board planning a public investigative hearing next month.