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The total count of victims due to the transport jet that caught fire and went down has now reached 13, as confirmed by official statements.

Mayor's Announcement

“On my way to the Teamsters’ vigil, I learned of a 13th person that passed away as a outcome of the aircraft crash,” stated the local official in a social media post. “My heart is with the loved ones, friends and co-workers of all who were taken in this week’s tragedy. We will overcome this together.”

Casualties Confirmed

An announcement from UPS identified the flight crew aboard the jet as Captain Richard Wartenberg, Co-pilot Lee Truitt, and Relief Captain Dana Diamond.

“Our hearts are extended to every staff member who has been impacted and everyone in our Louisville region – supporting you and making sure you get the support and resources you need is our priority,” the company’s message read.

Investigation Findings

Government officials announced that the freight aircraft’s left wing burst into flames and an power plant separated just after departure from the aviation hub, resulting in the plane to crash and erupt into a fireball.

The National Transportation Safety Board announced it is examining the aircraft’s service record, which was in Texas for repairs several weeks before the accident.

Flight tracking records revealed the jet was on the runway in San Antonio, Texas from the start of last month to last week.

“We are aware that this plane was present in San Antonio,” stated an official on the following day, not giving a exact time frame. “We will look at all elements of repairs that was completed, including the repair visit, all the way to the date of the flight.”

Findings of Vital Components

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

The units – called flight recorders – were constructed to survive crash impacts and intense temperatures from blazes, and they seemed to be in one piece when found amid the crash debris. Investigators will analyzing data from the recorders.

Aircraft’s final recorded information displayed an height of that level and a speed of that speed prior to the accident.

Maintenance History

Based on aviation authority documents from 18 September, a fracture on a part within the center wing fuel tank needed repairs.

Singapore-based ST Engineering, which said it offers aircraft servicing for the carrier’s MD-11 and manages a maintenance center in that city, refused to provide remarks, but said it would work closely when relevant authorities approached it.

Operations Restart

At the same time, the facility operations restarted last night with its overnight or evening operation, spokesperson a representative said. Each of the three tarmacs at Louisville Muhammad Ali international airport were also reopened.

The sorting center in Louisville is the firm’s most significant. The hub employs over a large number of workers in the locality, manages 300 aircraft daily and sorts over 400,000 packages per hour.

Community Reaction

A gathering was held on the night of 6 November by the local Teamsters Union, which represents staff at the aviation hub, the organization’s largest air cargo hub.

Teamsters Local 89, which supports staff, started the vigil with a period of reflection at that time, the approximate hour of the incident before.

“This tragedy was so sudden, so unexpected,” the official told the crowd of two hundred. “No one had a moment to bid farewell to each of those who we have said farewell to.”