LOUISVILLE, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – UPS has released a statement following the tragic crash of Flight 2976 near Louisville’s airport earlier this week, identifying the three pilots who lost their lives in the accident.

According to Nando Cesarone, UPS Executive Vice President of U.S. & UPS Airlines, the pilots on board were Captain Richard Wartenberg, First Officer Lee Truitt, and International Relief Officer Captain Dana Diamond.

“Words can’t express the sorrow we feel over the heartbreaking Flight 2976 accident,” Cesarone said. “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 our priority.”

He added that the tragedy has deeply affected the entire UPS family, sharing C

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