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14 Lives Lost in Tragic Louisville UPS Plane Crash

11/13/2025

Summary

Story summary

On November 12, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg announced identities of all 14 victims from the November 4 UPS cargo plane crash.
Among the deceased are Louisnes Fedon, 47, and granddaughter Kimberly Asa, 3.
The crash occurred during takeoff, killing people at an auto parts business, including John Spray and Ella Petty Whorton.
Eyewitness videos aid the National Transportation Safety Board's investigation.
Greenberg praised the coroner's office for identifying victims.

History

Historical Context

The UPS Flight 1354 crash on August 14, 2013, near Birmingham, Alabama, killed both crew members and raised significant aviation safety concerns. Investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board revealed that 30% of cargo plane accidents occur during takeoff. This incident, along with a recent crash in Louisville involving 14 victims, emphasizes the urgent need for stricter safety regulations in the aviation industry.

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Story summary

On November 12, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg announced identities of all 14 victims from the November 4 UPS cargo plane crash.
Among the deceased are Louisnes Fedon, 47, and granddaughter Kimberly Asa, 3.
The crash occurred during takeoff, killing people at an auto parts business, including John Spray and Ella Petty Whorton.
Eyewitness videos aid the National Transportation Safety Board's investigation.
Greenberg praised the coroner's office for identifying victims.

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