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The number of fatalities due to the transport jet that caught fire and went down has now climbed to 13, as confirmed by recent reports.

Official's Remarks

Traveling to the Union’s memorial service, I learned of a thirteenth victim that passed away as a result of the UPS flight 2976 accident,” wrote the city mayor in a public communication. “My thoughts is with the relatives, associates and co-workers of all who were lost in this recent disaster. We will overcome this together.”

Casualties Identified

A statement from the company identified the flight crew aboard the McDonnell Douglas MD-11 as Pilot Richard Wartenberg, First Officer Lee Truitt, and International Relief Officer Dana Diamond.

“Our hearts reach out to each employee who has been impacted and everyone in our community community – supporting you and making sure you get the attention and assistance you need is our focus,” the firm’s statement expressed.

Probe Updates

Federal officials disclosed that the freight aircraft’s port side wing ignited and an motor separated just after departure from the aviation hub, resulting in the aircraft to plummet and erupt into a blaze.

The NTSB stated it is examining the aircraft’s upkeep logs, that was in Texas for repairs a period prior to the crash.

Aircraft information showed the plane was on the runway in the Texas city from the start of last month to 18 October.

“We are knowledgeable that this jet was present in San Antonio,” said an NTSB member on Thursday, without a exact period. “We will review every piece of repairs that was completed, from the San Antonio time, straight to the day of the journey.”

Retrieval of Key Components

The audio device and flight data recorder were retrieved, and the engine was found on the tarmac.

The units – known as flight recorders – were built to withstand collision damage and intense temperatures from blazes, and they appeared to be in one piece when located among the remains. Officials intend to reviewing data from the recorders.

Jet’s concluding recorded information indicated an elevation of 475 ft and a rate of that speed ahead of the impact.

Maintenance History

According to aviation authority files from last month, a crack on a part within the fuel container demanded maintenance.

The company ST Engineering, which indicated it provides aircraft servicing for the company’s jet and runs a service location in Texas, chose not to comment, but said it would cooperate fully when investigators reached out it.

Activities Resume

At the same time, UPS Worldport activities restarted that evening with its Next Day Air or nighttime process, representative a representative said. The three landing strips at the aviation hub were additionally back in operation.

The UPS package handling facility in the city is the firm’s largest. The facility engages over twenty thousand workers in the region, manages three hundred flights each day and processes more than four hundred thousand parcels each hour.

Public Reaction

A candlelight vigil was conducted on the night of that date by the local Teamsters Union, which represents employees at the Louisville airport, the company’s biggest air cargo hub.

Worker representatives, which represents employees, started the memorial with a quiet tribute at that time, the approximate moment of the accident before.

“This incident was so abrupt, so unexpected,” the mayor addressed the crowd of two hundred. “No one had a moment to part to any of those who we have lost.”