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The aircraft was fully loaded with fuel—approximately 220,000 pounds, equating to about 34,000 gallons—making it the heaviest it would be during takeoff. It had recently been grounded for over a month, likely for maintenance, raising questions about its readiness for flight. The crash site, located near Louisville's airport, was littered with wreckage, as investigators sift through the debris, aiming to determine the precise cause.