Archive · 13 Nov 2025
All 14 Victims Identified in Louisville UPS Cargo Plane Crash
A big UPS cargo plane crashed when it took off near an airport in Louisville.
Sadly, everyone on the plane and some people on the ground lost their lives.
The officials have now found and identified all 14 people who died.
Among those lost were three pilots flying the plane and eleven people who were at businesses near the airport.
Investigators are still trying to figure out why the plane crashed.
The mayor spoke about the tragedy, remembering the lives that were cut short.
All 14 victims from the UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville have been identified.
The crash occurred last week during takeoff from UPS Worldport at Muhammad Ali International Airport.
Victims include three pilots on the aircraft and eleven individuals on the ground, many of whom were at local businesses.
The identified victims were named by the local coroner's office after extensive recovery and identification efforts.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is continuing its investigation into the cause of the crash.
- Who
- 14 victims: 3 pilots on board and 11 individuals on the ground, including John Spray, Louisnes Fedon, Kimberly Asa, Matthew Sweets, Ella Petty Whorton, Angela Anderson, Carlos Fernandez, Trinadette Chavez, Tony Crain, John Loucks, and Megan Washburn.
- What
- All 14 victims of a fiery UPS cargo plane crash that occurred during takeoff have been identified.
- When
- Victims identified on Wednesday; crash occurred the previous week.
- Where
- Near Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, impacting local businesses.
- Why
- The cause of the crash is under investigation by the NTSB.
- Date of Crash
- Last week (specific date not mentioned in this article, but prior to Wednesday's announcement)
- Aircraft Type
- UPS Cargo Plane (specific model not mentioned)
- Location
- Near Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, impacting businesses including Grade A Auto Parts & Recycling
- Total Fatalities
- 14
- Crew Fatalities
- 3 (pilots: Capt. Richard Wartenberg, First Officer Lee Truitt, International Relief Officer Capt. Dana Diamond)
- Ground Fatalities
- 11
- Investigating Agencies
- National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
