UPS identifies 3 pilots who died in fiery plane crash in Louisville

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- UPS released the identities of the three pilots aboard the flight that caught fire and crashed leaving Louisville's airport Tuesday evening.

Capt. Richard Warternberg, First Officer Lee Truitt and International Relief Officer Capt. Dana Diamond were operating the flight bound for Honolulu.

"Our hearts go out to every UPSer who has been impacted and all in our Louisville community — supporting you and ensuring you receive the care and resources you need is a priority," the company said in a written statement Thursday. "This continues to be an incredibly sad time for our entire UPS family ..."

The McDonnell Douglas MD-11, built in 1991, went down around 5:15 p.m. Nov. 4 after its left wing caught fire. UPS Flight 2976 was fully loaded with fuel for the nine-hour flight to Honolulu from UPS Worldport.

Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg said crews are still searching for nine people who remain missing.

The bodies of the victims have been removed from the wreckage site by the Jefferson County Coroner's Office, and officials are working to positively identify each of the victims. The mayor said Thursday morning that crews have located six of 15 people reported missing after the crash, but the mangled wreckage in the area of the crash has made the search more difficult.

As of 6 p.m. Thursday, 13 people had died from the crash.

"We extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of our colleagues, and to the loved ones of those in the Louisville community," UPS said.

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