Created Monday, Jan 27th 2025 12:10Z, last updated Monday, Jan 27th 2025 18:21Z
A UPS United Parcel Service McDonnell Douglas MD-11 freighter, registration N252UP performing flight 5X-5876 from Louisville,KY to Phoenix,AZ (USA), departed Louisville's runway 17R when before contacting departure the crew informed tower they had received multiple bird strikes. The aircraft continued the climb but stopped the climb at about FL320, turned back to Louisville and landed safely on Louisville's runway 17L about 30 minutes after departure.
The aircraft is still on the ground in Louisville about 38 hours after landing.
The aircraft seen after landing:
