Flames nearby the UPS plane crash in Louisville shortly after dusk on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. (Justin Hicks / KPR)Nov. 4 marks one year since the deadly UPS plane crash that killed 15 people in Louisville. To honor the victims and their families, Mayor Craig Greenberg's office is inviting the commun ity to come together for a citywide observance.A public memorial gathering is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. at Grade A Auto Parts on Melton Avenue.Several Louisville landmarks will be illuminated in yellow on the evening of the anniversary, including Metro Hall, the Big Four Bridge and the Twin Spires at Churchill Downs. Residents are encouraged to wear yellow or light their buildings yellow in remembrance of the victims.“Every person who lost a loved one, whose life was changed forever, and who continues to grapple with this tragedy should know that here in Louisville, they will never have to grieve alone,” Greenberg said in a statement.Places of worship and other institutions with bells or carillons that would like to participate in the citywide observance are encouraged to contact the Mayor's Office at (502) 574-2003.The memorial gathering will also be livestreamed on Greenberg's social media channels and Louisville MetroTV.On Nov. 4, 2025, UPS Flight 2976 crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. The cargo plane was headed to Honolulu, Hawaii, when its left engine separated from the aircraft. The plane crashed into a nearby industrial area, sparking a massive fire.The 15 victims ranged in age from 3 to 65 years old and included three UPS pilots, Richard Wartenberg, Lee Truitt and Dana Diamond, along with 12 people on the ground, including employees of nearby businesses. One of the victims died 51 days after the crash from injuries sustained in the accident. Twenty-three others were injured.Following the crash, UPS grounded its fleet of MD-11 cargo planes. The Federal Aviation Administration also ordered inspections and corrective action before affected aircraft could return to service. UPS has since announced plans to retire its MD-11 fleet early.The NTSB investigation into the cause of the crash remains ongoing. ...read more read less